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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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PHYS 449 001 (CRN: 26430)
DATA-ENABLED PHYSICS
Long Title: PROJECTS IN DATA-ENABLED PHYSICS THROUGH DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Instructor: Higuera Pichardo, Aaron
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: PHYS 201
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 1:26AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Project-based course where teams of students explore physics through the lens of data. Students will learn about data analysis and best practices. Students without prior programming experience should contact the instructor. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with Python or C++ programming language. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PHYS 449 if student has credit for PHYS 549.