To start the semester, we’ll install programming tools of your choice (Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, etc.), some version control and file management systems (Git, Dropbox/Box), and practice good organization habits. Below are some package and software manageers, by OS.

• Homebrew (macOS)
• WinGet (Windows >10)
• apt-get (Linux, comes preinstalled)

We’ll focus on your comfort with the command line, best practices for installing and updating tools, free software provided by GMU, and computing resources on campus. If we get through everything, we can start writing basic programs, and treat the rest as office hours.