[bioundgrd] FW: New IAP course offering in Physics

[Joshua Stone]

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From: Catherine A Modica <cmodica at mit.edu<mailto:cmodica at mit.edu>>
Subject: New IAP course offering in Physics
Date: December 22, 2020 at 5:15:28 PM EST

We would appreciate your letting your students know about this pilot subject from Physics this January.  Many thanks in advance.

Regards,
Cathy


8.S50 Special Subject:  Computational Data Science
MTWRF 1:00-2:30; recitation MTWFR 3:00; virtual
2-0-4
Recommended prerequisite:  8.03, 6.0001 + 2 or some experience in python)

Computational methods are a critical component to many fields of physics research. With the rise of data learning and the increased access to large scale computational facilities, the impact of computation has become increasingly more important. This class aims to present modern computational methods by providing realistic examples of how these computational methods apply to physics research. In particular, we will analyze data leading to the discovery of gravitational waves, and Large Hadron Collider data. Also, we will build a numerical model of the universe. Topics include: Poisson statistics, error propagation, Fitting, Data analysis statistical measures, Hypothesis, Semi-parameter fitting, Deep learning, Monte Carlo Simulation techniques, Markov Chain Monte Carlo, Numerical Differential equations Class is python based, and will rely heavily on Jupyter notebooks.

This class is intended for sophomores and up.
Lecturer:  Prof. Phil Harris


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Catherine Modica
She, her, hers
Academic Administrator, Physics
MIT 4-315
617 253-4842
Zoom PMR:  652-147-8355

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