Computational Methods for Nonlinear Systems

Complex Networks, Gene Regulation, Locomotion and Manipulation, Pattern Formation, ...

Computing & Information Sciences 629 / Physics 682 - Fall 2007

Instructor: Chris Myers

Monday 1:30-4:00, Friday 1:30-3:30, Rockefeller B3 (directions)

http://www.physics.cornell.edu/~myers/teaching/ComputationalMethods/

Computational science involves the synthesis of data structures, algorithms, numerical analysis, programming methodologies, simulation, visualization, data analysis, and performance optimization, all applied to the study of complex problems in science and engineering. CIS 629/Physics 682 is a graduate computational science laboratory course, emphasizing hands-on programming to address a number of interesting problems arising in physics, biology, engineering, applied mathematics, and computer science. The course is largely self-paced, allowing students to choose from among a variety of topics, and explore new problems of particular interest.

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Course modules are drawn from a number of different fields, reflecting the course's role as a core element in the curriculum of Cornell's IGERT Program in Nonlinear Systems, which is organized broadly around the themes of complex networks, biolocomotion and manipulation, gene regulation, and pattern formation. Modules are designed to expose students to techniques and methods from a variety of disciplines, not normally encompassed in a single course.

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