Course
Description: This course is an introduction to using
computers to teach and perform mathematics. Students
will learn to use and write programs in Matlab, along
with using one additional higher level language.
Each session
will begin with a lecture focusing on a different topic
each week. The remainder of the class time will be used
to work on a project which focuses on that week's lesson.
Some possible topics will include: solving linear systems
of equations, prime numbers, solving nonlinear equations,
numerical integration, exploring the number Pi, fractals,
cellular automa, random walks and geometric constructions
using drawing software.
