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The Joy of Mathematica

Instant Mathematica for Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra

  • 2nd Edition - February 25, 2000
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Alan Shuchat, Fred Shultz
  • Language: English

Joy of Mathematica, Second Edition, is a book that makes Mathematica easier to use and learn. The software includes the most common Mathematica operations needed in the first… Read more

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Description

Joy of Mathematica, Second Edition, is a book that makes Mathematica easier to use and learn. The software includes the most common Mathematica operations needed in the first two years of college and university courses. The book is a manual for the software and an introduction to using Mathematica for mathematics and its applications to other fields. It contains material for students in calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra courses. Students and professionals will benefit from this user-friendly, practical guide to Mathematica.

Key features

  • Contains ready-to-use exercises and labs for the mathematics classroom
  • Now includes more coverage of multivariable calculus and differential equations, in addition to single-variable calculus and linear algebra

Readership

Undergraduate and graduate students using Mathematica

Table of contents

A Brief Tour of Joy.More About Joy.Graphing in Two Dimensions.Manipulating Expressions.Solving Equations.Working with Functions of One Variable.Differentiating Functions of One Variable.Integrating Functions of One Variable.Working with Sequences and Series.Graphing in Three Dimensions.Working with Functions of Several Variables.Differentiating Functions of Several Variables.Integrating Functions of Several Variables.Working with Vector Fields.Solving Differential Equations.Working with Vectors and Matrices.Functions.Limits and Continuity.Derivatives in One Variable.Integrals in One Variable.Sequences and Series.Parameterized Curves.Surfaces and Level Sets.Derivatives in Several Variables.Multiple Integrals.Differential Equations.Systems of Differential Equations.Matrices and Linear Equations.Vector Spaces and Linear Transformations.Index.

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 25, 2000
  • Language: English

About the authors

AS

Alan Shuchat

Affiliations and expertise
Wellesley College

FS

Fred Shultz

Affiliations and expertise
Wellesley College