PHYS1211 — Computational Problem Solving in Physics: Reviews & Ratings

PHYS1211 (Computational Problem Solving in Physics) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.

Introduces students to computational problem-solving techniques with common computer languages used in the physical sciences. Begins with programming basics of data handling, visualization tools, random number generators, functions, and control statements and expands to more advanced topics of interpolation, numeric integration, numeric derivatives, ordinary differential equations, and some Monte Carlo techniques. Explores topics contextually using physical models and problems.

Last taught

Spring 2027

Credits

4 Hours

Prerequisites

(PHYS 1155 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or PHYS 1165 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or PHYS 1175 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D ); (MATH 1342 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or MATH 211M (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or MATH 2321 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or MATH 316M (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D )

NUpath

Analyzing/Using Data, Natural/Designed World

Data updated October 2026.

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