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MCS 320

Intro to Symbolic Computation

Math, Statistics, & Comp Scnc

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.58
Easiness
1.60
Total regs
283

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.58
A
30.0%
85
B
29.3%
83
C
22.3%
63
D
4.9%
14
F
4.6%
13
W
8.8%
25
A–F + W
283
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
283

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.58
Easiness
1.60
C or better
89.5%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
95.0%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
8.8%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
283
A–F and W outcomes

MCS 320 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Steenbergen, John
3.58
RMP
4.7
73 reviews
Graded
52
Total regs
52
#2
Bridges, Mercer Truett
2.76
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About This Class

Introduction to computer algebra systems (MAPLE), symbolic computation, and the mathematical algorithms employed in such computation, with examples and applications to topics in undergraduate mathematics. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MATH 210 ; and grade of C or better in: MCS 160 or MCS 260 or CS 107 or CS 109 or CS 111 or equivalent.

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Methodology
RMP
3.7
7 reviews
Graded
21
Total regs
21
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Steenbergen, John
    3.58
    4.7 (73)
    52
    52
  • 2
    Bridges, Mercer Truett
    2.76
    3.7 (7)
    21
    21
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