Course Description 
| Applied Mathematics 475a/b Introduction to Applied Computer Algebra |
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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: Applied Mathematics 261b, 275, 276, or the former Applied Mathematics 272a/b, 372a/b. |
| 3 lecture hours, half course. |
| Offered in alternate years with Applied Mathematics 465a/b |
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