Essential Skills for the Modern Scientist

Undergraduate

Introduction to scientific computation; storing and retrieving data; data visualization; programming languages used in the physical sciences. Error analysis; scientific communication; group project; peer review; ethical norms in science. Course Format: Lectures, seminar, 4 hours per week Prerequisite(s): One of PHYS 1P21 , PHYS 1P91, or PHYS 1P95 and one of MATH 1P01 , MATH 1P05 , MATH 1P07, or MATH 1P97; or permission of the instructor. Course Notes: Materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Exclusions: Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PHYS 1P97.