The course is presented primarily in the form of interactive computer notebooks written in the computer algebra system Mathematica. This program frees the student to think about the mathematical problems and setting up applications, leaving routine computations to the computer. There is a rich graphical environment. About one hour a week is spent in lecture, with the rest of the time spent in the computer lab. Students need no previous knowledge of Mathematica.
Homework is submitted electronically.
There are quizzes and tests to measure student proficiency in hand calculations. The precise content of the honors section is determined by the instructor.