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BME 263Applied Visualization and Analysis of Scientific Data

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Python and its Numpy, Scipy, and Matplotlib packages as well as Inkscape are used to generate "publication quality" figures from scientific data. Students cannot receive credit for this course and BME 163.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): BME 160 or BME 205. Prerequisite(s) can be waived in cases where students have required programming skills. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

  • Taught in conjunction with BME 163.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm
J Baskin Engr 152C. VollmersOpen 0/80

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm
J Baskin Engr 152J. M. StuartClosed 144/144

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Christopher Vollmers4.4 / 52.9 / 586%14
Josh Stuart3.5 / 52.3 / 50%3

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