The student’s introduction to mathematica : a handbook for precalculus, calculus, and linear algebra / Bruce F. Torrence , Eva A. Torrence.

Includes index.

Getting started -- Working with Mathematica -- Functions and their graphs -- Algebra -- Calculus -- Multivariable calculus -- Linear algebra -- Programming; Solutions to exercises -- Index.

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. • New fully revised edition for Mathematica 6 includes coverage of the new dynamic interface elements, a new chapter on programming, and several hundred exercises • Book is ordered sequentially by mathematical topic and is written in an easy to read, informal style, by professors who have been teaching these topics with Mathematica for 15 years • Website www.cambridge.org/books/torrence offers solutions to all exercises in the form of downloadable Mathematica notebooks

Those aspects of the Mathematica software program most useful to students are introduced in this guide. The commands are presented as a means of solving problems and illuminating the underlying mathematical principles. The book has been completely rewritten to cover Mathematica 6.

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