Numeric and Symbolic Computing
Applied Computer Science · 3 hrs Lecture
ACS-2103 prerequisites
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Description
This course provides an introduction to modern scientific software packages for numeric and symbolic computation that are commonly used in teaching, research and industry. Topics covered include functions, arrays, plotting, and data visualization. In an algorithmic self-contained way, this course introduces and discusses algebra, linear algebra, integration, differentiation, and the solution of differential equations with a focus on real world and scientific applications. Although there is no university-level mathematics prerequisite, comfort with basic algebra and rudimentary ideas in pre-calculus is assumed.
Requisite courses
Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S or permission of the Physics Department [prerequisite(s)]; Strongly recommended: Some knowledge in Introductory Calculus (recommended prerequisite).
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and PHYS-2103.
Cross-listed
PHYS-2103(3).
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