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Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
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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
Breadth: CATEGORY C i  
Subject Code: APPLMATH

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