May 01, 2026  
Rensselaer Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2024-2025 [Archived Catalog]

PHYS 2250 - Computing for Physicists


This course provides a practical introduction to the various computational tools and environments that physicists use on a daily basis in the course of their research. Students should develop techniques necessary to investigate physical problems both analytically and numerically. Further, they will develop fundamental tools for performing research in physics, e.g., data visualization, producing publication quality figures, and familiarity with scientific paper text editors (LateX)

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CSCI 1100  or equivalent.

When Offered: Summer annually.

Graded: Y

Credit Hours: 4