Programming in Mathematica (326.062, 326.0MM)

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of computer programming. Experience in at least one programming language.

Grading

There will be several programming assignments and in-class tests/quizzes. Their marks will result in the final grade.

Goals

The participants of the course will

• learn the principles of the programming language of Mathematica,
• be able to implement their algorithms as Mathematica packages,
• get familiar with alternative programming paradigms compared to the traditional procedural style.

Contents

• Rule-based programming
• Mathematica expressions
• Functions as Mathematica expressions (pure functions, functional programming)
• Self-defined data structures
• Mathematica-specific programming structures, transformation rules
• Input/Output
• Front end programming
• Contexts and packets
• Dynamic objects

Lecture notes and access to the system

Lecture notes will be available from the Moodle system. For solving exercises one needs access to Mathematica. It is available from the campus computers. If you want to have the system installed on your laptop or PC, you can get a student copy from the university.

Number:	326.062, 326.0MM
Title:	Programming in Mathematica
Lecturer:	Temur Kutsia
Time:	Thursday, 16:15 - 18:00
Place:	HT 176G Online, via Zoom.
Language:	English
First meeting:	March 11
Registration:	Via the KUSSS system.
Grading:	Based on the assignments and in-class tests/quizzes.

This course is listed in the KUSSS under two names:

• 326.062: Practical in Logic and Software Design. Programming in Mathematica (in the German version: Practical in Logic and Software Design. Programmieren in Mathematica),
• 326.0MM: Special Topics. Programming in Mathematica (in the German version: Special Topics. Programmieren in Mathematica)