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Engineering Tools I: Computer-based Mathematics

Ingenieur-Tools I "Rechnergestützte Mathematik"

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Stephan Peter Kaufmann
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Abstract

Introduction to computer-based mathematics using Mathematica.

Objective

Basics of computer-based symbolic calculation using Mathematica

Content

- Basics of computer-based symbolic calculation using Mathematica; - using the front end: online help, entering mathematical expressions, numerical calculations; - symbolic calculations: polynomials, equations, calculus, graphics, animations, lists, programming graphics; - how does Mathematica work; - basic programming techniques, literature.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Seehttp://www.zfm.ethz.ch/~kaufmann/tools/

Literature

Stephan Kaufmann: "A Crash Course in Mathematica", Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel, 1999 (ISBN 3-7643-6127-1)

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
colloquium Ingenieur-Tools I "Rechnergestützte Mathematik"
Blockkurs in der ersten Semesterwoche
  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (ML D 28)
  • Tue 14:15-17:00 (HG E 27)
  • Wed 13:15-17:00 (ML D 28)
  • Wed 14:15-17:00 (HG E 27)
  • Thu 13:15-17:00 (ML D 28)
  • Thu 14:15-17:00 (HG E 27)
  • Fri 13:15-17:00 (ML D 28)
  • Fri 14:15-17:00 (HG E 27)
16 h semesterly

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