1. MTH213 Experimental Mathematics Introduction

2. Goals of the Course Introduction to high level programming language (Python) and extensive math libraries (Sage): easy to learn and powerful example of a modern computer algebra system (CAS)PythonSage Review of and extensive hands-on experience on fundamental topics studied in Year 1: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Maths, and beyond Develop both mathematical understanding/intuition and IT skills; specifically, an ability to test mathematical hypotheses on a CAS see tools mathematicians are using "in the trenches"

3. Instructors / Tutors Instructors: Dmitrii Pasechnik, Bernhard Schmidt Tutors: Keshav Rao Kini, Punarbasu Purkayastha, Radoslav Kirov, Wei Lei, Yair Zick

4. Lectures / Tutorials All lectures and tutorials are interactive lab sessions The sessions will be conducted using a web- based system known as Sage Notebook, a part of Sage computer algebra system.Sage NotebookSage computer algebra system Lab servers will be available for out of class work, (almost) 7/24.

5. Exams Solutions to be submitted on paper (for both midterm and final exam) For midterm, but not for final exam, computers will be used

6. Grading policy Attendance9% Homework10% Quizzes15% Midterm Exam15% Final Exam51% Attendance of all lectures and tutorials is compulsory. Maximum score for attendance is 9 points. 1 point will be deducted for each session missed.

7. Schedule WeekDatesAgenda 111/8 - 12/8Introduction to Python/Sage 218/8 – 19/8Introduction to Python/Sage 325/8 – 26/8Linear Algebra with Sage 41/9 – 2/9Linear Algebra with Sage 58/9 – 9/9Linear Algebra with Sage 615/9 – 16/9Calculus with Sage 724/9 – 25/9Calculus with Sage 86/10 – 7/10Midterm Exam 6/10 during lecture 913/10 - 14/10Calculus with Sage 1020/10 - 21/10Calculus with Sage 1127/10 - 28/10Group Theory with Sage 123/11 – 4/11Discrete Math with Sage 1310/11 – 11/11Discrete Math, Review

8. Course Material All course material available in edventure (lecture presentation, Sage worksheets, solutions), and on the lab servers No textbook

9. Contact info and communication 1.Email 2.Forum (edventure) 3.Office hours 4.More options to be discussed (especially for the e-learning week) More details can be found here here