S10: A Brief Overview of Mathematica

Seminar Objective This seminar gives a broad overview of Mathematica, including information on getting started; numerical, symbolic, and graphic capabilities; programming; dynamic interactivity; and new features, using example-driven material.

Presenter The seminar is presented by a senior member of the Wolfram Research technical staff.

Topics

Basic Computations
Getting started using Mathematica, using palettes to simplify entry of expressions, basic syntax, creating simple dynamic content
Compute & Visualize
Solving systems of equations, linear algebra (sparse and dense), regression and interpolation, solving equations, integration, numerical solution of differential equations, visualize functions/data/information
Core Language
Programming paradigms (procedural, functional, rule-based), comparison of styles, pattern matching, programming with strings, prototyping algorithms, mathematical programs, parallel computation
Data Manipulation
Importing data, fitting, interpolating, image processing, visualization, exporting to external programs
Connection Technologies
Wolfram Workbench, J/Link, GUIKit, webMathematica, DatabaseLink, Web Services Link, and .NET/Link
Working with Documents
Classroom demonstrations, lab assignments, homework/quiz generators, animations, deployment with Wolfram CDF Player

Delivery Type The seminar is delivered online using Adobe Acrobat Connect. Use any one of the supported web browsers on your computer with Flash Player installed. Once you have registered for a session, you will receive a confirmation email with a seminar login link. To see and hear the presentation, click the link at the scheduled time, then simply log in to the online seminar.

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Materials Mathematica notebooks and other materials from the seminar will be made available at the end of the presentation.

Prerequisites No background or previous experience with Mathematica is required to attend this seminar. A basic knowledge of mathematical concepts such as elementary linear algebra, min/max problems, integrals, and differential equations, although helpful, is not necessary.

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