Exploring Abstract Algebra With Mathematica / Edition 1

by Allen C. Hibbard, Kenneth M. Levasseur

Overview

This upper-division laboratory supplement for courses in abstract algebra consists of several Mathematica packages programmed as a foundation for group and ring theory. Additionally, the "user's guide" illustrates the functionality of the underlying code, while the lab portion of the book reflects the contents of the Mathematica-based electronic notebooks. Students interact with both the printed and electronic versions of the material in the laboratory, and can look up details and reference information in the user's guide. Exercises occur in the stream of the text of the lab, which provides a context within which to answer, and the questions are designed to be either written into the electronic notebook, or on paper. The notebooks are available in both 2.2 and 3.0 versions of Mathematica, and run across all platforms for which Mathematica exits. A very timely and unique addition to the undergraduate abstract algebra curriculum, filling a tremendous void in the literature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387986197
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	02/19/1999
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
Pages:	467
Product dimensions:	7.06(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.99(d)

Table of Contents

Part I: Group Labs (12 labs).- Part II: Ring Labs (12 labs).- Part III: Users Guide.- Appendix (Usage Statements for all Functions).- Index.