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Rensselaer Catalog 2007-2008 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2007-2008 [Archived Catalog]

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PHYS 1500 - Physical Modeling


An introductory physics course in which students learn by constructing computer models of physical systems and then examining the behavior of the models. Whenever possible, the models will be compared to real systems. Spreadsheets will be the main tools used to construct the models, and no prior programming experience is required.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: high school physics.

When Offered: Fall term annually.



Credit Hours: 4



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