This is a tentative schedule.   Please check the course web pages for changes and updates.  

Week	Topics	Reading
Week 1 (M 3/22 - F 3/26)	Molecular dynamics for extended systems	Ch. 9
Week 2 (M 3/29 - W 3/31)	Molecular dynamics - melting transition; Random number generation	Ch. 9; Appendix F
Week 3 (W 4/7 - F 4/9)	Simple stochastic models: DLA	Ch. 7
Week 4 (M 4/12 - F 4/16)	Simple stochastic models: Percolation	Ch. 7
Week 5 (M 4/19 - F 4/23)	Monte Carlo - basics; exam	Ch. 8
Week 6 (M 4/26 - F 4/30)	Monte Carlo - Ising model	Ch. 8
Week 7 (M 5/3 - F 5/7)	TBD	TBD
Week 8 (M 5/10 - F 5/14 )	Final exam; integrative experience	N/A
Week 9 (M 5/17 - W 5/19 )	Integrative experience	N/A