Mathematics 216: Introduction to Mathematical Computation (with C)

The objective of this class is to learn to use the computer as a tool for thinking about and solving mathematics problems, and to do as much such thinking and solving as possible. We will use the C programming language.

Note: Take a look at Assignment 10 for a helpful hint. I'll not be in Monday and Tuesday this week but will check my e-mail occasionally to see if there are questions I can answer.

Syllabus and weekly assignments

The harmonic series
Computing pi as a length
Computing pi as an area
Elaborating some previous programs
Finding roots using the bisection method
Factoring integers into primes
The Sieve of Eratosthenes
The One-Dimensional Heat Equation
The Two-Dimensional Heat Equation
Final problems: evolution of random temperature distributions

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