PHYS 246

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

An Introduction to Modern Computational Physics

Credit: 2 hours.

Project-based course that explores computational algorithms to solve a selection of physics problems. Algorithmic methods include Monte Carlo, numerical integration, machine learning, and simulation of dynamical systems. Topics will be selected from application areas that include chaos, orbital motion, particle physics, quantum computation, climate and fluid dynamics.

No prior programming experience is required. Approved for both Letter and S/U grading. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 225.

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PHYS 246 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			73013	Laboratory-Discussion	A	4:00PM -5:50PM	R	158 Loomis Laboratory	Noronha-Hostler, J	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Section Info: For assistance enrolling: Please contact the Department of Physics Undergraduate Studies Office through the following Queue@Illinois Queue: https://queue.illinois.edu/q/queue/864 Please do not contact the course instructor(s) directly. They cannot assist with enrollment or add seats to a closed section.