Time Schedule:
Thomas R. Quinn
ASTR 497
Seattle Campus
Recent developments in one field of astronomy or astrophysics.
Class description
This is a hands-on course to learn methods for numerically solving problems that arise in astrophysics. Some programming experience is required. Teaching programming is not the primary goal, nevertheless it is hoped that techniques for writing and debugging programs will be a useful side effect.
Topics include: Numerical integration of ordinary differential equations, root finding, optimization, partial differential equations, Monte-Carlo methods, data structures, and parallel techniques.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Please ask for an add code from the Astronomy main office (Room C319 Physics/Astronomy). You should either be a Physics or Astronomy major, and have had some programming experience.
Class assignments and grading
