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The certificate program in Scientific Computing and Simulation is designed for science and engineering majors. It focuses on the basic skills of applying the computer to the solution of scientific problems which today encompass a broad range of applications in science and technology. Such skills include modeling and formulating the problem, solving the resulting equations, and displaying the results graphically.

Students that earn this certificate will acquire a good grounding in such skills and be better prepared for today's industrial and academic careers. A minimum of 14 units is required, split between two background courses and two courses in Scientific Computing:

• PHYS 162, Scientific Computing: Basic Methods gives an introduction to the some programming tools needed when solving numerical problems. These include Python and C++.
  No previous programming experience is required, though it can be helpful.
  This course is typically offered every Fall semester.
• PHYS 163, Scientific Computing: Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization expands on the basics introduced during the first semester, focussing on various numerical methods.
  The course culminates with each student completing a full project of their choice.
  This course is typically offered every other Spring semester.

• For more information, please see our program flier
• Flier about Physics 162
• Certificate application form (PDF format), to be filled and returned to the coordinator ones all required courses have been completed.

Check the Catalog for more information.

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