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Down and to the Right

Today in class we discussed the aspects about software and hardware programming that i hate to admit are important, and for that i am sad. The good news is that this lecture is a one off and wont, according to my professor, ever happen again. Here are the common pitfalls of computer architecture:

ignoring cost when [...]

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Imagine the irony

My classes at SJSU are going well. I have met all my instructors and am finally taking classes that only have finals! It’s an exciting time in my life. One of my classes in particular is looking very fun! We were given brand new motherboards on the first day – this is my first class [...]

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Differential Equations – Day 4

Agenda:

Homogeneous Equations
& Functions
Numerical Solutions
to
Review of material
in Chapter 1 & 2
Models as well

Homogeneous Functions
If f is a homogeneous function of degree Alpha.
When alpha goes to 0, e.g. M and N are homogeneous of the same degree, use the substitution .

becomes
Factor and and goes away. We can clean it up further by [...]

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Differential Equations – Day 3

Model: Mixing Problem – 1 Tank
Rum and Coke solution.
Assumptions:
1. Maintain constant tank volume.
2. Inlet and outlets supply and drain at the same rate.
3. Instantaneous & thorough mixing
How much rum is present in the tank at any time t?
We want to track the amount of rum at a given time.
Rate in = [...]

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Differential Equations – Day 2

Agenda:

Finish Chapter 1
Separable Equations
Autonomous Equations

Generating Models
The need to describe a real world phenomenon!

Identify the variables responsible for change in the system
Make reasonable assumptions about the system
Formulate a differential equation using these assumptions
— Need to get the last two of these…

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Boredom in the classroom?

There is little I enjoy more than a fabulous night with my head against my pillow in a blissful silence or with a white noise generator to keep me from thinking too damned much when I should be resting. I love it because of the warm waves of sleep as my body goes in [...]

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