Computing for Scientists


CDS 130 - 001 -- Fall 2013

 Computing for Scientists

Dr. Jie Zhang

computing power

Resources

Books, References and Online Courses
- There is no required textbook for this class. The following is suggestive for interested readers.
- "Head First Data Analysis" by Michael Milton, Publisher: O'Reilly Media Inc, ISBN-13: 978-0-596-15393-9, 2009.
- CDS 101 at GMU- Introduction to Computational and Data Sciences
- "Informatics" class at University of Sydney

Matlab Tutorials: Matlab is the product of The Mathworks, Inc

Indiana University Stat/Math Center Matlab Tutorial

Matlab Accesses

Method 1 - buy a student version Matlab at Patriot Computer Store (~$100)
Method 2 - use GMU lab computers onsite: GMU computer lab locations and hours
Method 3 - access Matlab remotely using VCL: GMU Virtual Computing Laboratory
Method 4 - access Matlab remotely using xterm and ssh

Install Cygwin (for advanced users who are familiar with LINUX-based operation system)
Mason Academic Research System "mason.gmu.edu"

Install Octave and Introduction - an alternative software package to Matlab, which is free.

Topic - Computer Fundamentals

Topic - Scientific Simulation