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2025-2026 / MATH2010-1

Mathematical software

Duration

15h Th, 30h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor in mathematics4 crédits 

Lecturer

Emilie Charlier

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course is an introduction to formal mathematical softwares. With Mathematica et Sympy, we will cover the following uses : calculator, formal calculus, solving equations, finding the roots of a function, derivation, integration, differential equations, series, linear algebra, plotting skills. We will also make an introduction to programming (variables, expressions, affectation, functions, conditions, iterations, characters chains, lists, dictionnaries) with the Mathematica language and python. The course also contains a brief introduction to Geogebra and Calc.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Being able to analyse a given problem and to make use of a mathematical software in order to solve a question of elementary mathematics. Being able to manage basic programming skills.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basic knowledge of differential calculus, integration, in linear algebra and in affine and euclidean geometry.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theoretical course devoted to the introduction of the concepts necessary to the realization of the exercises. Practical sessions in the computer room to solve exercises on machines. 

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face.

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

Notes covering all the material taught in the theory course and the lists of exercises are available for download on eCampus.

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam


Further information:

Practical exam on computers and a project where the student will be asked to solve some exercices of the kind of the exercice sessions.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

This course is given every second semester.

Contacts

Émilie Charlier (professor)

Institut de Mathématique (B37)
Quartier Polytech 1
Allée de la Découverte, 12
B-4000 Liège

Email : echarlier@uliege.be

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