Applied Linear Algebra and Matrix Analysis - Softcover

Shores, Thomas S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072340991 ISBN 13: 9780072340990

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Pub, 1999

Synopsis

This book is designed for an introductory course in matrix and linear algebra. It is assumed that the student has had some exposure to calculus. Here are some of its main goals:

* To provide a balanced blend of applications, theory and computation which emphasizes their interdependence. * To assist those who wish to incorporate mathematical experimentation through computer technology into the class. Each chapter has an optional section on computational notes and projects, as well as computer exercises sprinkled throughout. * To help students to think precisely and express their thoughts clearly. Requiring written reports is one vehicle for teaching good expression of mathematical ideas. The projects given in this text provide material for such reports. * To encourage cooperative learning. Mathematics educators are becoming increasingly appreciative of this powerful mode of learning. Team projects and reports are excellent vehicles for cooperative learning. * To promote individual learning by providing a complete and readable text. It is hoped that students will find the text worthy of being a permanent part of their reference library, particularly for the basic linear algebra needed for the applied mathematical sciences.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This new book offers a fresh approach to matrix and linear algebra by providing a balanced blend of applications, theory, and computation, while highlighting their interdependence. Intended for a one-semester course, Applied Linear Algebra and Matrix Analysis places special emphasis on linear algebra as an experimental science, with numerous examples, computer exercises, and projects. While the flavor is heavily computational and experimental, the text is independent of specific hardware or software platforms.

Throughout the book, significant motivating examples are woven into the text, and each section ends with a set of exercises. The student will develop a solid foundation in the following topics

*Gaussian elimination and other operations with matrices

*basic properties of matrix and determinant algebra

*standard Euclidean spaces, both real and complex

*geometrical aspects of vectors, such as norm, dot product, and angle

*eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and discrete dynamical systems

*general norm and inner-product concepts for abstract vector spaces

For many students, the tools of matrix and linear algebra will be as fundamental in their professional work as the tools of calculus; thus it is important to ensure that students appreciate the utility and beauty of these subjects as well as the mechanics. By including applied mathematics and mathematical modeling, this new textbook will teach students how concepts of matrix and linear algebra make concrete problems workable.

Thomas S. Shores is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where he has received awards for his teaching. His research touches on group theory, commutative algebra, mathematical modeling, numerical analysis, and inverse theory.

Review

From the reviews:

"The book under review is a nice blend of three independent components of linear algebra: Theory, computation and applications. ... The book is consisting of the author preface, six chapters, table of symbols, solutions to selected exercises, a bibliography containing 13 references and subject index. ... The book is very useful for undergraduate students and nonspecialists." (Mohammad Sal Moslehian, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1128 (6), 2008)

"This book is intended for a one or two semester course, with emphasis on linear algebra as an experimental science. ... The text is written in a nice conversational style. Proofs are provided for most results ... . The author also provides many computer exercises, projects, and report topics ... . Instructors wanting to encourage precision in mathematical writing will find these assignments helpful. ... This is a good text for those who want to introduce their students to applied discrete mathematics ... ." (Henry Ricardo, The Mathematical Association of America, September, 2008)

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Pub
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0072340991
• ISBN 13: 9780072340990
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 298