Course
Goals:
To familiarize students with a variety
of mathematical software packages (numerical, symbolic, graphical,
statistical, and system dynamics); to solidify students understanding
of algorithm development; to enhance students programming skills, in
numerical computing languages as well as more traditional languages; to
strengthen students ability to use software and computing as a tool in
mathematical problem solving, drawing examples from a variety of
mathematical disciplines; to increase students comfort and confidence
in their use of computational tools; to make students aware of the
problems associated with computing in a finite precision environment;
and to infuse professionalism in students written presentations by
developing a community of proficient users of LATEX, a typesetting
system for scientific documents.
Course Description and Topics:
