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CHEM 160: Introduction to Scientific Computing for Chemists

Units: 3

Teaches the tools and principles of scientific computing, covering the Linux operating system, shell scripting, data analysis using R, and scientific programming in Python with an emphasis on data analysis and simulations relevant to chemistry. Course involves online interactive lecture/laboratory sessions where students gain experience doing scientific computing on local and remote computers.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Laboratory included
Normal Letter Grade only


Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: MATH 024 and MATH 032

Open only to the following class level(s):
  • Junior
  • Senior

Instructor Permission Required: No


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