Introduction to Technical Computing

Catalog description

Introduction to technical computing using Matlab or a comparable software. The students learn mathematical functions, their limitations, how to modify the functions to suit specific mathematical needs, and the use of computer graphics. Topics include introduction to the software; matrices and vectors; linear equations; interpolation; zeros and roots; least squares; quadrature; eigenvalues and singular values; plotting graphs and surfaces. EL. Prerequisites: MTH 222 and MTH 252 .