Program Definition and 1000 Threads

A computer program is a collection of instructions that can be executed by a computer to perform a specific task.
A computer program is usually written by a computer programmer in a programming language. From the program in its human-readable form of source code, a compiler or assembler can derive machine code—a form consisting of instructions that the computer can directly execute. Alternatively, a computer program may be executed with the aid of an interpreter.
A collection of computer programs, libraries, and related data are referred to as software. Computer programs may be categorized along functional lines, such as application software and system software. The underlying method used for some calculation or manipulation is known as an algorithm.

View More On Wikipedia.org
Recent contents Top users
  1. M

    Schools How much the previous university matters while applying to graduate program?

    Will I be in disadvantage while applying to american top universities (MIT, Harvard... you know...) if I had an undergraduate degree from an South African, Portuguese or Chinese university? please, answer about each case.
  2. D

    Optical diagrams, what program?

    First, I hope this is posted in the correct section, and I'm sorry if it isn't. I am looking to create diagrams of optical setups for a technical paper. My mentor recommended using Microsoft PowerPoint, but my diagrams don't compare to those in published papers. Is there a better program...
  3. E

    Program for Sin(x^2) MacLaurin Series

    I'm currently attempting to design a program on my ti-84 calculator (ti-nspire w/ 84 faceplate) to provide an approximation of the sin(x^2) as accurate as I would like the sum the reach. I attempted to input a formula for such, sum(seq((-1)^(Z-1)*X^(4Z-2)/(2Z-1)!, Z, 1, n, 1)), "Z" being the...
  4. N

    What Constitutes a Reputable Program?

    What Constitutes a "Reputable" Program? I went on a different forum (physics) and was looking at the applicant's who got accepted into great grad schools. It is far from any rigorous conclusions, but it seems that the ones who came from reputable programs were more likely to enter top notch...
  5. V

    Program that accelerates video play speed and keeps audio at normal pitch

    I've been interested in this function Youtube offers on videos ever since I first used it a few months ago. It's amazing. Some videos are just way too long. The speakers will have something very informative to say, but they'll just ramble and/or speak very slowly. For some reason, Youtube only...
  6. S

    Amount of math covered in a typical undergraduate engineering program?

    Hi, I've just completed my first year in biomedical engineering, and I was wandering what is the amount of math covered in a typical undergraduate engineering program?
  7. S

    Making a program to convert K(1+cos(nQ-phi)) to a power series

    Hi all ! I am a summer trainee and am currently making (modifying: I am changing the way the program takes input) a program in Fortran, and my math is a little shaky. What I have is an input file with 3 parameters in it for the equation (which is the equation for calculating torsional...
  8. D

    Programs Can a non-physics major pursue graduate physics program?

    Hello, I am a computer science graduate with a good command of mathematics. However, I have been highly attracted towards theoretical physics in the last few years. Is there anyway I can join graduate programs in theoretical physics? If so, how should I plan to achieve this?
  9. L

    Help with simple pointer program

    Hello, I wrote this program but it's not working. Here's what the program is supposed to do: "Write a program that reads data into a and b using the pointers x and y. The program then multiplies the value of a by b and stores the results in c using the pointers x, y, and z. Finally, it prints...
  10. L

    Need help with menu driven search and sort program

    Hello, this is sort of a big program and I wrote out the program, but I'm unsure about a lot of things. The program is supposed to give the user a menu of choices: 1) Fill the array with random numbers. 2) Print the array. 3) Search the array. 4) Sort the array. 5) Quit. Option one is...
  11. L

    How to put this part of my program into a function

    Hello, here is my program. It let's a user put in numbers and then gives them back to the user reversed. Can someone help me separate this program into functions, with the part that reverses the numbers being in its own function? #include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> int main() {...
  12. S

    Enough math in my physics program?

    Greetings, everyone! I'm going through my list of courses for my physics program, and it seems like there just isn't enough math. According to my course requirements, I basically need: Calc I, II, III (obviously), Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations I. The rest of the requirements...
  13. M

    Probability Ques: Attended program?

    Hi All, Hope there is a kind soul around to discuss with. Here goes: 1. Given that if a group of workers have attended a training program, they are able to meet the target output for 90% of the time. If new workers who do not attend, their output will be met 65%of the time. There is a...
  14. A

    Program / Software for class notes and summaries

    Hi there, does anyone know a software or program that i can use to quickly sketch / draw and write as if i was writing in pencil ? For instance, paint is of no use, because it can't be edited. Photoshop is kind of hard to simply make straight or curvy lines without too much trouble. So...
  15. L

    How to Create a Simple Menu-Driven Calculator in C?

    I need to write a menu driven program that allows a user to enter five numbers and then choose between finding the smallest, largest, sum, or average. So far I have this, which still gives me lots of errors, and I'm not even sure if I can fix it. #include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h>...
  16. L

    Create a User-Friendly Calendar Program: Tips and Tricks for Success

    Hello, I'm trying to make a calendar that will prompt the user to type in a year, and it will show them a calendar for that year. I have the formulas that I use to find out what day January will start on for that year, and which years are leap years. Here's what I have so far. I've done a lot...
  17. stripes

    Comp Sci Turning a Java program into an applet

    Homework Statement Very simple: I want to allow my existing Java program to run in a browser. Very simple. I don't want to change any code around, I just want to open it in a browser instead. I have read many tutorials online, and they require that I add weird methods like destroy, init...
  18. T

    Is it too late to get into a top math program?

    Look, I know these threads are annoying but I just need all the information I can get. Believe me, I've read a lot of the relevant threads but I believe my situation is somewhat unique because I am deciding so late. Also, I know that it's not the end of the world if I don't get into a top...
  19. D

    PARI/GP or comparable number theory program?

    i'm trying to find a version of PARI or PARI/GP or a comparable number theory program that will run on my MacBook Pro. if anyone knows of a site with an updated version or an emulator that will get older versions of PARI working on my computer or newer and better software for testing out long...
  20. L

    Is there a program to help me plan my class schedule?

    Hello, does anyone know of any website that has a program that let's me type in all the classes I want to take and type in the times and days for them, and then the program arranges them in ways that don't overlap so I can visually see what classes I will be able to take that semester?
  21. P

    Programs Pursuing a PhD at a small or new program

    Hi. Here is my story: I received my engineering BS and MS from universities that are both highly ranked. After working in industry for 1-2 years I am back in school pursuing my PhD. The program I am currently at is not well known and has only just started a PhD program. The lab is well funded...
  22. N

    Fortran Program won't compile (Fortran 77)

    This is my program: PROGRAM practice integer:: A Read*, A print*, A END PROGRAM Very simple program, just a test. I'm using "Force 2.0" for Fortran 77 But this keeps coming out C:\Program Files\Force...
  23. A

    Executing a compiled program in Unix

    I am using a makefile and the file is compiling without any errors. After compiling I try to execute the output file by typing ./output, but then the bash shell thing disappears and I can only type text but not give commands anymore. Anyone know what could be going on?
  24. D

    Fortran FORTRAN95 Program for Iteration and Function Addition in PLATO IDE

    program iteration real :: p IMPLICIT NONE call add(5) p=add(5) end iteration real function add(a) real :: a a+2 end function add It not working... Why?? I use PLATO IDE ( FORTRAN 95 ) I greet.
  25. T

    Maple Can I find a Maple program example for solving tensors on Planet Source Code?

    Hi. I really need an maple program example that solve tensor. Plz help me
  26. marcus

    4-year grant in QG program at Nottingham

    This is regarding a post-graduate study grant, now taking applications. For more information: http://pgstudy.nottingham.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/gravity-particles-and-fields-masters-msc_1163.aspx ==quote== MSc/PhD grant We have a very generous grant available for a student applying...
  27. M

    Can I get into a good mathematics graduate program?

    Hi, I just finished my second year of mathematics undergraduate program from a well known institution in India(Indian Statistical Institute).Next year I will be applying for mathematics graduate programs in US. My overall percentage is 90 which translates to 3.6 in GPA and my average in...
  28. K

    Applied Physics and an Engineering Program in NL

    Hello everyone, I'm new to PF. (My favorite fish is herring, so slap away. :smile:) My question might be a bit complicated, because I suspect the answer depends a lot on location. I live in the Netherlands, and that's where I'm going to uni in september. (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, RuG) I'm...
  29. A

    Struggling to Compile a Program in Unix? Here's What You Need to Know

    I have a climate modelling program that I need to somehow get to work. I have no experience with Unix whatsoever, so for me this is not a trivial task. I attached a screenshot of what I have. I need to compile the program and since there is a Makefile in my directory, I guess I have to use the...
  30. L

    Fortran Transfer data between 2 individual program fortran

    hi all i try to transfer data between 2 individual program fortran . I've ever tranferred data between 2 subroutine by using common block, but 2 program make so confused. Have you ever done like me can share some experience ? thank you
  31. C

    Need help writing simple Haskell program please

    So for my program I want to input this line of code: addPairs 10 [(2,3),(4,15),(87,92),(23,45)] Where the 10 after addPairs is the minimum distance the pair (x,y) must have in order to be outputted as [x+y] For example : addPairs 10 [(2,3),(4,15),(87,92),(23,45)] would output: [ 19...
  32. M

    Can I Change Programs Before UofT Mississauga Starts?

    I was just accepted into UofT Missisauga for social sciences instead of Life Sciences, which is what I applied for. Does anyone know If I can switch to another program before school starts?
  33. L

    Just finished with my 4-year B.Sc. program now thinking engineering

    and there really isn't anything particularly exciting about it! I am not sure where I am going next year despite the fact that i got accepted into some master programs...madly expensive and no job demands. they're mostly masters program in publich health. one of them is at Columbia - was pumped...
  34. A

    Fortran Fortran 90: giving the variable's value on the execution of a program

    Hello I wondered if in Fortran 90 I can define a variable whose value will be given only while executing the program, in the same line as the execution command, for example like this: ./exe 100 I know one can use the "read" command, but that way you only enter the variable's value once...
  35. Who Am I

    Orbit program - three objects (C programming, but other programmers could help)

    Homework Statement I'm trying to write a program with three bodies, two in orbit around a large central object. The main object orbits fine, that was dealt with earlier. I'm having trouble making a smaller object that is the only object whose position is dependent on the position of both of...
  36. C

    Which BSc Program Best Aligns with a Future in Biomed Engineering?

    I need to choose between: Honours chemistry Honours physics Honours biochem (wanting to go into biomed engineering) I intend on getting a Masters, and potentially Phd. I'm getting the impression that physics isn't the best program if you want to get a job actually doing physics. I...
  37. N

    Why Should We Prioritize Manned Space Missions in Modern Exploration?

    I'am doing doing a persuasive speech on the manned space program. I have a general outline starting with the history of NASA : space race, cold war, Apollo landings etc. I then go on to talk about the decline in manned space exploration and then switch to space probes and robotic exploration. I...
  38. sankalpmittal

    Comp Sci Need Help with Java Program: Uppercase & Lowercase Conversion

    My teacher gave me a program in Java which none of us were able to do. So, I need help. Homework Statement We have to find the uppercase of the lowercase alphabets which the user inputs and vice versa. In case the character is special character, then it will leave blank space. It will work...
  39. M

    Please help me: a problem on my FOTRAN program

    Friends, I have written a program in FOTRAN for solving a equation [f(t0,y0)= 1/2*(t-y) by EulerMethod I'm in the learning stage of FOTRAN. after executing my program and save the result in txt file the result For example be 1.000000000000000 1.000000000000000...
  40. H

    Kepler's Law Program With Planets

    Homework Statement Two planets X and Y travel counterclockwise in circular orbits about a star as shown in the figure below. The radii of their orbits are in the ratio 4:3. At one moment, they are aligned as shown in figure (a), making a straight line with the star. During the next five...
  41. D

    JAVA program keeps asking for input

    I wrote this program and it keeps requesting input from me, could anyone take a look at it and tell me what's wrong ? import java.io.IOException; import java.util.Scanner; import java.lang.String; public class StringCW { private Scanner in = new Scanner( System.in )...
  42. C

    Computer Program for Dog Chasing Rabbit

    Hey all, I am trying to work on my programming skills. I write programs in C, and I am attempting to write a computer algorithm such that for some small t. Let's call it dt we get the position of a dog, and the position of a rabbit, as the dog chases the rabbit. This is being asked on a...
  43. T

    Programs Should You Apply for a PhD Track to Secure a Master's Admission?

    Suppose that I would like a master's in physics, but not a PhD, and consider a university that offers a funded master's program. I understand that universities prefer to take PhD students rather that MS students (since one may squeeze more cheap research labor out of a 3+ year grad student...
  44. Z

    Program to solve for a formula given a set of pairs of points?

    Hi, I'm look for a program that can solve for a general function when given a set of pairs of points? Does anything like that exist? Thanks.
  45. J

    Comp Sci Why Does My C++ Array Program Give a Cannot Convert Double to Double Error?

    Homework Statement I am not completely finished with the assignment, but I was trying to test to make sure that my functions "low" and "high" would in fact return the proper value (the lowest number in the array, and the highest number in the array, respectively). However, when I compile, I...
  46. T

    Schools Oregon State University's Physics Program

    I have been accepted to both Oregon State University and OSU's Honor College and currently in decision between OSU and the University of Washington. I have been researching about the different physics programs at the schools and from what I have been able to tell UW have a fairly tradition...
  47. C

    Assembly language program for PIC16F84: for a specific function.

    I'm using a PIC16F684.. Can someone help me write an assembly language program that switches on LEDs 0 to 7 in binary. There has to be a delay of 1 second between the change. Thanks,
  48. D

    AVLTree program and Binary Tree program help

    Homework Statement Write a java program to construct an AVL tree and then generate 100 random numbers to insert to this tree and then delete randomly 50 of these random numbers from this AVL tree. (use the AVL tree animation of your book to understand the bahavior of the this tree in the...
  49. S

    Necessary conditions for a linear program

    Homework Statement Consider the following optimization problem: min f(x) s.t. g(x) ≥ 0 h(x) ≤ 0 q(x) = 0  Let xbar satisfy g(x) = h(x) = q(x) = 0. a)State and prove a set of necessary and sufficient conditions for x to be a local minimum. b)How would the conditions...
  50. E

    Quantum physics computer program simulations

    Does anyone know of any computer programs that can be used for quantum mechanics applications?
Back
Top