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2010-2011 University Catalog

CSI 729 - Topics in Continuum Systems

Credits: 3
Covers selected topics in the computational aspects of continuum systems not covered in fixed-content courses in dynamical systems. Possible topics are smooth-particle hydrodynamics, radiation hydrodynamics, algorithms for continuum systems, adaptive grids for continuum computations, spectral methods in computational fluid dynamics, algorithms for concurrent machines, formation of highenergy particle jets in astrophysical applications, application to Earth atmospheric problems, and flow considerations in molten materials.

Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.

Notes
May be repeated for credit as needed.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0