Math Department Computing Facilities

Last update: Tue Jul 14 10:42:54 1998

Computing Labs: Where they are, when they are open, how to get help, etc.

Programs: CES (Computational and Engineering Sciences)

Window system: Introduction to X windows

WWW: You can make your own home page and get internet access off-campus.

What's new

Classroom computing demo

A good first computer tool for doing mathematical work is Maple . Take a look at the handouts in the lab, and consult the lab assistants if you need help. For an introductory course in Maple, try Mathematics 108.

Guide to selected tools

Electronic mail: correspond with anyone on the internet.
Emacs: a text editor.
Compilers , e.g., C and Fortran
Maple: a general tool for solving equations, plotting graphs, computing derivatives, integrals, and much, much, more.
Matlab: the standard tool for numerical computations with matrices. Also useful for plotting graphs, solving differential equations, etc.
Unix tutorial and reference manual

Site Licensed Software

Software on the Department of Mathematics computers licensed under the campus-wide site license programs includes operating systems, compilers, and utilities from major UNIX vendors (DEC, HP, Silicon Graphics, Sun), plus BMDP, Maple, Matlab, S-Plus, SAS, SPSS, Statit, and WordPerfect.

Suggestions: webmaster@math.utah.edu

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