Beginning Scientific Computing

Course Details

  • Acronym AMATH 301
  • Instructor(s) Lowell Thompson
  • Quarter Autumn 2026
  • Credits 4
  • Meeting Times MTWF 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM or 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM or 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
  • Location GWN 301
  • Fullfills Climate Minor Quant
  • Prerequisites Either MATH 125, MATH 135, or Q SCI 292.

Course Description

Introduction to computing to solve problems arising in data science, engineering, and the physical and biological sciences using Python or Matlab. Emphasis on programming fundamentals for numerical modeling, analysis, and visualization.