ASTR 119Introduction to Scientific Computing
Introduction to solving scientific problems using computers. A series of simple problems from Earth sciences, physics, and astronomy are solved using a user-friendly scientific programming language (Python/SciPy).
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 11A or MATH 19A or MATH 20A or AM 15A.
- Secondary discussion sections are mandatory
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | McHenry Lib 1340 | N. Movshovitz | Open 0/44 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | McHenry Lib 1340 | K. A. Bundy | Open 29/44 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | McHenry Lib 1340 | N. Movshovitz | Open 31/44 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | McHenry Lib 1340 | N. Movshovitz | Open 40/44 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | McHenry Lib 1340 | N. Movshovitz | Open 42/44 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naor Movshovitz | 4.5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 83% | 23 |
| Kevin Bundy | 4.9 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 100% | 9 |
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