Section Info: PHYS-311-01

Course Title: Computational Physics Laboratory
Start Date: 09/09/2026 End Date: 12/22/2026
Term: Fall Semester 2026
Description: Computers bring a new dimension to the mathematical theories of physics, including new methods of visualization and new ways to explore theory through computer experiments. This laboratory course will combine mathematics, physics, and computation in projects that make essential use of all three together. Topics from various subfields of physics will be packaged into self-contained modules for exploration through the use of high-level computational tools.
Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences
Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate     Credits:4.00    

Faculty         Phone         Email address        
Shaun Marshall             smarshall@mtholyoke.edu  

Meeting Dates         Method         Meeting days         Meeting times         Building name         Room     Frequency    
09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026   Lecture   Monday, Wednesday and Friday   12:00PM - 01:15PM   TBA   TBA   Weekly

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Requisite Courses        
Prereq: PHYS-201 and 205. Take previously   Required  

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Course Availability
Section status: Open     Capacity: 18     Enrollment: 0     Available: 18     Waitlist: 0

BOOK INFORMATION

Book List         Required         Publisher Full Price        
To be determined.                    

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This is NOT the complete book list for this class.