Python for Education: Computational Methods for Nonlinear Systems

2007/04/24 by Myers, Christopher R., Sethna, James. P.
#Chaotic Dynamics (nlin.CD) #FOS: Physical sciences

paper · doi:10.48550/arxiv.0704.3182

Abstract

We describe a novel, interdisciplinary, computational methods course that uses Python and associated numerical and visualization libraries to enable students to implement simulations for a number of different course modules. Problems in complex networks, biomechanics, pattern formation, and gene regulation are highlighted to illustrate the breadth and flexibility of Python-powered computational environments.

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