CTA200H1: Computational Astrophysics

Hours

24L/12T

Research in theoretical astrophysics encompasses cosmology, galaxy formation and black holes. This course introduces students to modern computational techniques using large scale parallel numerical simulations, carried out at CITA and SciNet. This is an intensive two-week course taught in May.

Prerequisite
MAT135Y1/ MAT137Y1/ MAT157Y1; ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/( PHY151H1, PHY152H1) or their equivalent.
Distribution Requirements
Science
Breadth Requirements
The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
Mode of Delivery
In Class