[Talks@IDSIA] [Jun 27, 12-13] Teaching Numerical Methods with iPython

Title: Teaching Numerical Methods with iPython Abstract: We discuss the results of a first attempt to introduce iPython as a tool to teach numerics to freshmen of the Bachelor Degree in Computer Science at Supsi. After a general introduction about the motivations and the possible advantages of that choice, a number of demonstrative examples related to different numerical algorithms (e.g., root finding, Gaussian elimination, interpolation) are presented. Some novel tools for assignment and grading tasks based on the iPython notebook interface are also presented and discussed. Speaker: Alessandro Antonucci (IDSIA) Where: Galleria 1, 2nd floor, Room 204 (SUPSI-DTI, Manno) Thursday June 27th, 12:00-13:00