Scientific Computing Workshops

The aim of this series of workshops is to provide a basic foundation in scientific computing. Topics to be covered include LaTeX, Wolfram Mathematica, and Mathworks Matlab. Computers will be provided. Only basic competency with computing is assumed.

Questions and suggestions on possible new topics should be addressed to Patrick Bishop at pbishop3@gmu.edu.

Everyone is Welcome to Attend!

Fall 2023

Install and Catch up: 3:30pm - 4:00pm in EXPL 4107
Lecture: 4:00pm - 5:00pm in EXPL 4107

Date	Topic	Description	Sign- up
Aug. 28	Matlab (I)	Covers basics of installing and using Matlab.	https://forms.gle/9ghoGJAmgjYgjdbc8
Aug. 29	LaTeX (I)	Covers basics of installing and using LaTeX.	https://forms.gle/Yr8cqkEPnFVA2WRE8
Aug. 30	Mathematica (I)	Covers basics of installing and using Mathematica.	https://forms.gle/JLDXVftC5VYZctj96
Sept. 5	LaTeX (II)	Covers making tables, graphics and presentations..	https://forms.gle/ThYUFn2jgiV2XkcNA
Sept. 6	Matlab (II)	Covers data visualization in Matlab.	https://forms.gle/ckX5TJJErjyFECsXA
Sept. 11	LaTeX (III)	Covers beamer, posters, and working with Tikz.	https://forms.gle/BUEn9LfufjmXcQwSA
Sept. 12	Mathematica (II)	Covers data visualization in Mathematica.	https://forms.gle/CP6ct3uuBYhzmMR97
Sept. 13	Matlab(III)	Covers data visualization in Matlab.	https://forms.gle/9DeDGqgUgHVfaj6w8
Sept. 18	Mathematica (III)	Covers user-defined functions in Mathematica.	https://forms.gle/9MWjvzsxBR6e34yp6

Note: registration is mandatory.

Session Descriptions

MATLAB I: This workshop will cover the basics of MATLAB. By the end of this workshop, attendants will get familiar with basic level arithmetic, data structures, and some matrix algebra. We will cover for/while loops if time permits. Only basic competency with computers is assumed.

MATLAB II: This workshop will cover user-defined functions. Basic competency with MATLAB is assumed.

MATLAB III: This workshop will cover data visualization. Basic competency with MATLAB is assumed.

Mathematica I: This workshop will cover the basics of Mathematica. By the end of this workshop, attendants will get familiar with basic level arithmetic, data structures, and matrix algebra

Mathematica II: This workshop will cover basics of user-defined functions in Mathematica. Only basic competency with Mathematica is assumed.

Mathematica III: This workshop will cover data visualization. Only basic competency with Mathematica is assumed.

LaTeX I: This workshop will cover the basics of latex including installation and basic commands. By the end of this workshop, attendants will be able to put together a basic document containing properly typeset equations. We will also cover enumerations and lists if time permits. This would be useful for homework, writing papers, creating resumes, etc. Only basic competency with computers is assumed.

LaTeX II: We will go more in depth on LaTeX's features. These include tables, figures, subfigures, and more advanced mathematical typesetting. We will also discuss creating custom, user-defined commands. Basic competency with LaTeX is assumed

LaTeX III: This session will cover using LaTeX to create technical presentations using Beamer. Basic competency with LaTeX is assumed