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2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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MA 1840 - Computer Applications in Applied Mathematics

4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
Course Description
This course introduces students to computer applications used for solving mathematical problems. Emphasis is placed on learning advanced functions in Microsoft Excel and Matlab. Topics include problem formulation, data analysis, programming logic, and the use of computer graphics in solutions of various problems. The course material is presented as a combination of lecture and hands-on exercises. (prereq: AC 1103  or consent of the instructor)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Apply a variety of computer tools to solve a wide range mathematical problems
  • Analyze and present data
  • Use computer tools to create professional presentations of solutions
  • Work with advanced formulas and functions in Microsoft Excel
  • Write macros in Microsoft Excel
  • Program scripts and functions using the Matlab development environment
  • Implement selection and loop statements
  • Generate plots for use in reports and presentations
  • Fit curves to data 

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
  • Working with data and Excel tables 
  • Performing calculations on data 
  • Formatting
  • Filters 
  • Formulas and functions
  • Charts and graphics
  • PivotTables and PivotCharts 
  • Macros and forms
  • Matlab environment 
  • Matlab scripts
  • Selection statements
  • Loop statements 
  • Plotting techniques
  • Fitting curves to data

Coordinator
Kseniya Fuhrman



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