COSC 120 - Computational Principles for Mathematics and the Sciences

A hands-on introduction to programming and computational principles; use of programming and mathematical modeling to solve computational problems. Variables, types, data imprecision, arrays, conditionals, iteration, functions, recursion, file I/O, scripting, and documentation. Data analysis simulation and visualization. MATLAB or similar environment.

Credit 3 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation

Prerequisite(s) (MATH 105 and MATH 107) or (MATH 112) or (MATH 107 and MATH 210) or placement*
Notes -
Math placement exam level 5 (ACT math >=26, SAT math >=640, MPT3 >= 73)

Updates Placement scores 01/2012; Links 04/2011

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