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151-0040-00L 1 Credits BSC D-MAVT
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Engineering Tool I: Computer-based Mathematics

Ingenieur-Tool I: Rechnergestützte Mathematik

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Stephan Peter Kaufmann
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:18:55

Abstract

Introduction to computer-based mathematics using Mathematica

Objective

Basics of computer-based mathematics with 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
Levels
BSC
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
  • 19.03 Date 13:15-17:00 (HG F 1)
  • 19.03 Date 14:15-17:00 (HG D 12)
  • 20.03 Date 13:15-17:00 (HG F 1)
  • 20.03 Date 14:15-17:00 (HG D 12)
  • 22.03 Date 13:15-17:00 (ETF E 1)
  • 22.03 Date 14:15-17:00 (HG E 19)
  • 23.03 Date 13:15-17:00 (HG E 3)
  • 23.03 Date 14:15-17:00 (HG E 19)
16 h semesterly

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