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Charles F Jackels
CSS 455
Bothell Campus
Introduction to principles and fundamental algorithms of scientific computing, including applied linear algebra and numerical methods. Group projects address current computational problems in the physical, biological, and life sciences. Prerequisite: either CSS 263, CSS 341 or CSS 342 which may be taken concurrently; may not be repeated.
Class description
CSS455 Spring 2005 C. Jackels
Introduction to Computational Science and Scientific Programming. Students study scientific computing, with a particular emphasis on those fundamental numerical algorithms that are relevant for numerical calculus, solution of equations, and linear algebra. Solutions to problems will be obtained utilizing both standard scientific programming languages such as Fortran or C and high level computational environments such as Matlab or Maple. Group projects address current computational problems in the physical, biological, and life sciences.
Neither a college-level chemistry or physics background nor familiarity with Fortran is required for this course. It is expected, however, that students will have a computer programming background at least equivalent to that achieved either by completion of CSS341 or by coenrollment in CSS342.
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