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Applied Mathematics 4615F/G
INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED COMPUTER ALGEBRA
Strengths and limitations of computer algebra systems (CAS); complexity of exact computations versus possible instability of numerical computations; selecta from Groebner bases, resultants, fractional derivatives, Risch integration algorithm, special functions including the Lambert W function. The emphasis is on preparing the student to use CAS in mathematics, science, and engineering.
Prerequisite(s):Applied Mathematics 2814F/G or the former Applied Mathematics 2413, the former Applied Mathematics 2415.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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CATEGORY C
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Subject Code: APPLMATH
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