DocumentCode
2019087
Title
Computer algebra and undergraduate engineering teaching
Author
Lance, Richard H.
Author_Institution
Theor. & Appl. Mech., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY, USA
fYear
1989
fDate
15-17 Oct 1989
Firstpage
180
Lastpage
186
Abstract
The author discusses how computer algebra has been used in mathematics teaching at Cornell University. He begins by illustrating some of the commands available in computer algebra software. He reviews the experience at Cornell with MuMath and other computer algebra systems, including MACSYMA, and describes plans for the future. He also discusses student and faculty reactions to the use of computers in this way. He closes with comments about the future of teaching engineering mathematics at Cornell in light of the above experience and new developments in computer technology and computer support for teaching
Keywords
computer aided instruction; mathematics computing; symbol manipulation; teaching; MACSYMA; MuMath; computer algebra; computer support; mathematics teaching; undergraduate engineering teaching; Computer aided instruction; Symbol manipulation;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1989. Proceedings., 1989
Conference_Location
Binghamton, NY
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/FIE.1989.69398
Filename
69398
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