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CSCI 100 - Introduction to Computational Science



Prerequisite: GE Areas 1A, 1B, 1C, 2 (Foundation) and Area 5 (formerly GE Area B), MATH 75  (GE 2), and either PHYS 2A  or PHYS 4A  and PHYS 4AL  (GE 5A)
Fundamental concepts of computational science, computational modeling, computer simulations, and scientific applications. Topics include system-dynamics models, cellular-automaton simulations, computational and modeling tools, scientific visualization, high-performance computing.

GE Area/Graduation Requirement: GE Area UD 2/UD 5 (formerly GE IB)

Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring


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