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Section 1 Opening Remarks

Unit 1.1 Welcome to LAFF-On Programming for High Performance

Welcome video here.

Unit 1.2 Outline Week 0

Each week is structured so that we give the outline for the week immediately after the "launch."

Unit 1.3 What you should know

In a typical week, in this unit we list prerequisite skills that prepare you for this week's material. We try to give pointers to where you can find such materials if necessary. Obviously, you can start with the material and then return to this section if you find out there is a hole in your knowledge.

The material in this course is intended for learners who have already had an exposure to linear algebra and programming in C. We assume that you have some experience with the Linux operating system or, for example, Mac OS-X's native Unix.

Unit 1.4 What you will learn

Here we informs you of what you will learn in the current week. This describes the knowledge and skills that you can expect to acquire. By revisiting this unit upon completion of the week, you can self-assess if you have mastered the topics.

Upon completion of this week, you should be able to

  • Recognize the structure of a typical week.

  • Navigate the different components of LAFF-On Programming for High Performance.

  • Activate MATLAB Online (if you are taking this as part of an edX MOOC).

  • Better understand what we expect you to know when you start and intend for you to know when you finish.