CM 730Introduction to Symbolic Computation

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Mathematics
Subject: Computational Mathematics
Cross-listed: CS 687

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 1 lecture section. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to the use of computers for symbolic mathematical computation, involving traditional mathematical computations such as solving linear equations (exactly), analytic differentiation and integration of functions, and analytic solution of differential equations.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	5802	0 / 10	MW 08:30–09:50

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In 39 terms, Fall 2007 to Winter 2024