Here is some supplemental information to help you prepare for this part of the course.

1. Copies of Mathematica 5.0 can be found on the campus machines located at:

• Bldg 58 in the second instructional classroom
• The library
• Our classroom -- AC-113

    If you're using the campus machines, Mathematica 5.0 can be found under "Applications"
    and then in the "College of Arts & Sciences" area.

2. I strongly encourage you to purchase the electronic version of the Mathematica book for this part
    of the course. Go to:

      and download the electronic copy of "The Beginner's Guide to Mathematica 4" by
      Gray and Glynn. It's only $20. Yes, I know it's written for Mathematica 4, but it's the
      best book available for learning Mathematica. Each chapter is 4-6 pages long and
      illustrates different Mathematica tools using lots of examples.

3. Finally, if you want your own (student) version of Mathematica, you can purchase it from:

    It costs $139, however, it is the "complete" Mathematica 5.1. Students can also purchase
    semester and annual licenses of Mathematica 5.1 for reduced prices. See the "wolfram"
    website for more details.