Algebra & Geometry: An Introduction to University Mathematics

Algebra & Geometry: An Introduction to University Mathematics provides a bridge between high school and undergraduate mathematics courses on algebra and geometry. The author shows students how mathematics is more than a collection of methods by presenting important ideas and their historical origins throughout the text. He incorporates a hands-on approach to proofs and connects algebra and geometry to various applications.

The text focuses on linear equations, polynomial equations, and quadratic forms. The first several chapters cover foundational topics, including the importance of proofs and properties commonly encountered when studying algebra. The remaining chapters form the mathematical core of the book. These chapters explain the solution of different kinds of algebraic equations, the nature of the solutions, and the interplay between geometry and algebra

Mark V. Lawson is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at Heriot-Watt University. Dr. Lawson has published over 60 papers and has given seminars on his research work both at home and abroad. His research interests focus on algebraic semigroup theory and its applications.