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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Mathematics 7


COURSE DESCRIPTION
7 Mathematica Units: 2.00
 
Prerequisite(s): MAT 1A: Calculus I
Introduction to the computer software package Mathematica for math, science and engineering majors. Mathematica will be used in solving selected problems in algebra, trigonometry, calculus, vector and matrix analysis, data manipulation and presentation, complex analysis, etc., with emphasis on Mathematica’s superior 2- and 3-dimensional graphical capability. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours computer laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Introduction to the computer software package Mathematica for math, science and engineering majors.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.  Use the syntax of Mathematica.

2.  Understand the Mathematica front end.

3.  Understand the Mathematica packages.

4.  Use Mathematica as an infinite precision calculator.

5.  Learn how to create and manipulate graphical output.

6.  Integrate and differentiate with Mathematica.

7.  Design their own Mathematica package.
   
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. The Mathematica front end
  2. Mathematica cells and packages
  3. Numerical calculations with Mathematica
  4. Algebraic calculations and manipulations using Mathematica
  5. Trigonometric Calculations and Manipulations using Mathematica
  6. 2-dimensional plotting using Mathematica
  7. 3-demensional plotting using Mathematica
  8. Parametric and polar plotting using Mathematica
  9. Integration and differentiation using Mathematica
  10. Complex analysis using Mathematica
  11. Vectors analysis using Mathematica
  12. Multivariate analysis using Mathematica
  13. Numerical analysis with Mathematica
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Class lectures/discussions/demonstrations
  • Drills and pattern practices
  • Videos/films/slides/audio tapes/computer assisted instruction
  • Pair and small group activities/discussion
  • Class exercises
  • Handouts
  • Cooperative learning tasks
  • Online/distance education
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Oral reports/presentations/performance
  • Written reports/presentations
  • Quizzes/examinations
  • Written assignments
  • Class and individual projects
  • Laboratory projects/performance
  • Final examination
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Wolfram, Steven. Matematica. Addison Wesley, 1999.
  • Software: Mathematica Version 4.0, 1999
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