Science and Computers -- PHY307/607

Course Mechanics


Lecture times

Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 am to 12:50 pm in the Physics Building room 106. Thursdays we will meet in the Physics cluster (rm 115) to work on hands-on labs and computer projects.

Cluster times

We have a reserved time slot on every Thursday from 11:30 to 12:50 pm throughout the semester in the Physics cluster (room 115 -- 1st floor Physics Building).

Computing Facilities

Everyone will have access to an IBM PC running Windows NT. The machines will also have software for creating and compiling simple Java programs. A Java compatible browser (Netscape 4.0 or higher) will also be available. Programs and work for labs and projects can be stored either on your SUnix account or on floppy disks between labs.

Homeworks, Labs, Exams

Undergraduate section (PHY307)

Graduate section (PHY607)

Texts

James Gleick 'Chaos: Making a New Science' Penguin 1987.
Back to the PHY307 Homepage

This page maintained by Simon Catterall, last updated 25 August, 2001.