CSCI 141
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Programming for Natural Sciences
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Course Description
This course is an introduction to computer science and programming intended for students in the natural sciences. The emphasis is on problems that might come up in a modern research laboratory. Assignments and exercises are done in Python programming language, which is favored by many natural scientists. The course teaches how to maintain an electronic notebook of calculations, to complement the traditional lab notebook. There is also a focus on standard data structures and good programming techniques, giving the student a solid grounding in modern programming techniques.
Course Typically Offered
Offered occasionally.
Career
Undergraduate
Catalog Course Attributes
CO24 - SCIMATH (Nat Sci and Math)
Min Units
1
Max Units
1
Name
Lecture
Optional Component
No
Final Exam Type
Yes