
Microcomputers and Mathematics
Cambridge University Press
Published on 26. October 1990
Book
Paperback/Softback
444 pages
978-0-521-31238-7 (ISBN)
Description
The interaction between computer and mathematics is becoming more and more important at all levels as computers become more sophisticated. This book shows how simple programs can be used to do significant mathematics. The purpose of this book is to give those with some mathematical background a wealth of material with which to appreciate both the power of the microcomputer and its relevance to the study of mathematics. The authors cover topics such as number theory, approximate solutions, differential equations and iterative processes, with each chapter self-contained. Many exercises and projects are included giving ready made material for demonstrating mathematical ideas. Only a fundamental knowledge of mathematics is assumed and programming is restricted to 'basic BASIC' which will be understood by any microcomputer. The book may be used as a textbook for algorithmic mathematics at several levels, with all the topics covered appearing in any undergraduate mathematics course.
Reviews / Votes
"...an excellent reference book for anyone wishing to incorporate computing into the lower-level mathematics curriculum." American Mathematical Monthly "Even without taking the time to run the computer programs, one learns by reading the book and examining the illustrations therein that visual effects provide a teaching aid that can be very convincing and informative. The authors have presented a marvelous collection of problems, ideas of how they are solved and illustrations to make the solutions understandable." Gerald J. Janusz, Mathematical Reviews "I heartily recommend this book about exploring mathematics using computers to many people....particularly worthwhile for mathematics teachers at all levels, for school and public libraries, for computer and other professionals to whom mathematics is fundamental, and for any individual interested in mathematics who has access to a computer." Henry Bentrup, Jr., Computing ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
853 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-31238-7 (9780521312387)
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James William Bruce | P. J. Giblin | P. J. Rippon
Microcomputers and Mathematics
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10/1990
Cambridge University Press
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James William Bruce | P. J. Giblin | P. J. Rippon
Microcomputers and Mathematics
Book
10/1990
Cambridge University Press
€86.66
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Persons
Author
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
University of Liverpool
The Open University, Milton Keynes
Content
Preface; Note on programs and machines; 1. Numbers: part 1; 2. Equations; 3. Curves: part 1; 4. Numbers: part 2; 5. Curves: part 2; 6. Special numbers; 7. Differential equations; 8. Iteration of real functions.