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  3. The Student's Introduction to MATHEMATICA ®
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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
June 2012
Print publication year:
2009
Online ISBN:
9780511819728
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511819728
Subjects:
Mathematics, Real and Complex Analysis, Computer Science, Scientific Computing, Scientific Software
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Book description

The unique feature of this compact student's introduction is that it presents concepts in an order that closely follows a standard mathematics curriculum, rather than structure the book along features of the software. As a result, the book provides a brief introduction to those aspects of the Mathematica software program most useful to students. The second edition of this well loved book is completely rewritten for Mathematica 6 including coverage of the new dynamic interface elements, several hundred exercises and a new chapter on programming. This book can be used in a variety of courses, from precalculus to linear algebra. Used as a supplementary text it will aid in bridging the gap between the mathematics in the course and Mathematica. In addition to its course use, this book will serve as an excellent tutorial for those wishing to learn Mathematica and brush up on their mathematics at the same time.

Reviews

‘This book does a very good job of filling an important niche - giving mathematics students a thorough introduction to Mathematica without overwhelming them with the long manual.’

Source: Mathematics Teacher

‘ … a down-to-earth approach makes the book eminently readable and instructive...almost casually the reader learns how to make the program perform nearly any mathematical operation, from integration to finding eigenvalues or plotting intricate surfaces. A welcome book for anyone who needs to use Mathematica.’

Source: CHOICE

‘Generally, the text is friendly and easy to follow...Overall, this is an approachable and helpful text that looks like it has been tested in the classroom.’

Source: Computing Reviews

‘The book can be used as a supplementary text in calculus or algebra courses and also as a textbook for students who wish to learn Mathematica and use it to solve mathematical problems. The book is nicely written and is recommended to anyone studying mathematics.’

European Mathematical Society

‘The unique feature of this book is that it presents concepts in an order that closely follows a standard mathematics curriculum, rather than structure the book along features of the software … Mathematica commands are introduced as a means of solving problems and illuminating the underlying mathematical principles.’

Source: ZDM - The International Journal on Mathematics Education

'The book is written in a fashion that really every student should be able to follow it. The examples are neatly chosen, not too complicated, and Mathematica’s capabilities are introduced deliberately … for the purpose and the level it is written for, the book is excellent.'

Source: Zentralblatt MATH

'… a book that most students can benefit from.'

Source: MAA Reviews

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