Seminar ObjectiveThis seminar gives a broad overview of discrete calculus functions in Mathematica along with applications and a discussion of the internal methods used for solving problems.PresenterThe seminar is presented by a senior member of the Mathematica Kernel Technology group.Topics
Introduction to discrete calculus
Indefinite and definite summation
Convergent and divergent infinite series
Methods for solving difference equations
Chaos in discrete dynamical systems
The efficiency of grade-school multiplication
Guessing the general term of a sequence
"Show me the steps to..."
Documentation and other resources for discrete calculus
Delivery TypeThe seminar is delivered online using Adobe Acrobat Connect. Use any one of the
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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.
Adobe Connect natively supports streaming audio and video. A
telephone audio conference is also available, should you prefer to
join via phone; a toll-free number is provided for callers in the
U.S. and Canada.
For additional information about online seminars, see the FAQs.MaterialsA Mathematica notebook from the seminar will
be made available at the end of the presentation.PrerequisitesNo background or previous experience with Mathematica is required
to attend this seminar.
