Description

The aim of this book is two-fold: to introduce the fundamental concepts of linear algebra and to apply the theorems in computation-oriented applications. The book is suitable for a one semester course
in linear algebra that can be used in a variety of contexts. The presentation
of the material combines definitions and proofs with an emphasis on
computational applications, providing examples that illustrate the use of
software packages such as Mathematica^¬Æ,
Maple^¬Æ, and Sage.

Features:

– Introduces the fundamental concepts of linear algebra and applies the theorems in computation-oriented applications

– Presents a brief introduction of some aspects of abstract algebra that relate directly to linear algebra, such as groups, rings, modules, fields and polynomials over fields.