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S19: Discrete Calculus with Mathematica
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Seminar Objective This 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.
Presenter The 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 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 The Mathematica notebook containing the seminar presentation and any additional seminar materials are made available by download to each seminar attendee.
Prerequisites No background or previous experience with Mathematica is required to attend this seminar.

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