Question: What software should I use for computational exercises?

Answer: You choose!!! As an almost-engineer you should be able to choose, operate and self-train in using the software independently. If you think you do not know how to use it you should read the manual, on-line help, internet support forums etc.

Here are some useful software packages:

R

 

MATLAB

 

Maple

 

Mathematica

 

Minitab

 

Excel