Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Getting started; 2. Working with Mathematica; 3. Functions and their graphs; 4. Algebra; 5. Calculus; 6. Multivariable calculus; 7. Linear algebra.

Promotional Information

This book provides a brief introduction to those aspects of Mathematica most needed by students.

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."
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."
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."
Computing Reviews