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PHYS 222Computational Physics

Physics · Faculty of Arts and Sciences · 3 credits
Basics of numerical analysis:Numerical solutions of algebraic and transcendental equations, methods for solving systems of linear and differential equations and scholastic methods. Applications: planetary motion, simple models of stars, nonlinear dynamics and chaos, potentials and fields, waves, random systems, computational fluid dynamics, statistical mechanics (phase transitions, Ising model), molecular dynamics, and quantum mechanics.

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Common questions about PHYS 222

What is PHYS 222 at AUB?

PHYS 222 Computational Physics is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Basics of numerical analysis:Numerical solutions of algebraic and transcendental equations, methods for solving systems of linear and differential equations and scholastic methods.

How many credits is PHYS 222?

PHYS 222 Computational Physics is worth 3 credits at AUB.

Is PHYS 222 hard?

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Who teaches PHYS 222 at AUB?

Studiety has 2 professors on record for PHYS 222: Leonid Klushin, Sara Najem. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

What are the prerequisites for PHYS 222?

PHYS 222 lists 2 prerequisites: MATH 201 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III, MATH 202 Differential Equations.

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