Mathematica: Basics (Self-paced)

Prerequisites

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.

• 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.

Number of sessions: 1

• User interface
• Mathematica language and syntax
• Functions
• Plotting simple graphs
• Input/Output
• Solving a simple ordinary differential equation (ODE)

Self-paced practicals.

Mathematica v. 7 on PWF Linux

• No attempt is made to teach mathematical techniques.
• Attendees may also be interested in the "Mathematica: Graphics" and "Mathematica: Linear Algebra" courses.

One half day session

• Scientific Computing
• Statistical and Mathematical Software