PHYS 398

Fall 2023 All Classes

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Sophomore/Junior Special Topics in Physics

Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Topical offerings of technical interest, skills, and knowledge in physics, and its practice, intended to augment the existing curriculum at the intermediate level.

Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate terms up to 12 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite: See Class Schedule or departmental course information for topics and prerequisites. For students with sophomore or junior standing.

PHYS 398 class schedule data for fall 2023
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
76433
Lecture-Discussion
DAP
10:30AM -11:50AM
TR
276 Loomis Laboratory
Neubauer, M
Sickles, A
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
This course presents a basic introduction to probability and data analysis from a physics perspective. The methods of extracting meaningful information from data using probability theory and statistical analyses will be presented. Additionally, students will gain familiarity with the concepts through programming exercises using Python notebooks. Topics to be covered include: basics of statistics and probability theory, probability distributions, estimators, uncertainties, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, Fourier and Monte Carlo methods.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students with Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class standing. Not intended for Undeclared.
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