Mathematica: Basics
Wed 27 Oct, Fri 29 Oct 2010
Description
This course is part of the Scientific Computing series.
Mathematica is a software package for numerical computation, symbolic manipulation and the production of graphics from mathematical functions and data. This course is for beginners and new users of the package and describes basic concepts and use of Mathematica.
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of matrix algebra and simple calculus (including simple ordinary differential equations (ODEs)) is assumed.
- Those attending should be able to use a plain text editor (e.g. emacs, gedit, pico, vi) on a Unix system as might be obtained from the Emacs or Vi introductory courses.
Sessions
Number of sessions: 2
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 27 Oct 2010 14:15 - 17:00 | 14:15 - 17:00 | Titan Teaching Room 1 | Bruce Beckles |
| 2 | Fri 29 Oct 2010 14:15 - 17:00 | 14:15 - 17:00 | Titan Teaching Room 1 | Bruce Beckles |
Topics covered
- User interface
- Mathematica language and syntax
- Functions
- Plotting simple graphs
- Input/Output
- Solving a simple ordinary differential equation (ODE)
Format
Presentations, demonstrations and practicals.
System requirements
Mathematica v. 7 on PWF Linux
Notes
- No attempt is made to teach mathematical techniques.
- Attendees may also be interested in the "Mathematica: Graphics" and "Mathematica: Linear Algebra" courses.
Duration
Two half day sessions
Themes
Booking / availability