Physics · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU PHYS 317 — Intro to Comput Physics

3.00 units 1 enrollment option

Numerical methods applied to a variety of physics topics. Use of computers to solve and plot problems involving differential equations, matrices, root finding, numerical integration.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: MATH 342A or A E 280. Credit or concurrent registration in PHYS 197.

MATH 342A or A E 280. Credit or concurrent registration in PHYS 197.

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
4159 Lecture	In person	Open	0 / 40	Mon 11:00 AM–11:50 AM	P 147	Joe Hellmers	No rating
4160 Laboratory	In person	Open	0 / 40	Mon/Wed 12:30 PM–1:50 PM · Mon/Wed 1:55 PM–2:10 PM	P 147 P 247	Joe Hellmers	No rating

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