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Andrilli, Stephen Francis was born on August 15, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Francis and Leatrice (Caponigro) Andrilli.
( Elementary Linear Algebra, 5th edition, by Stephen Andr...)
Elementary Linear Algebra, 5th edition, by Stephen Andrilli and David Hecker, is a textbook for a beginning course in linear algebra for sophomore or junior mathematics majors. This text provides a solid introduction to both the computational and theoretical aspects of linear algebra. The textbook covers many important real-world applications of linear algebra, including graph theory, circuit theory, Markov chains, elementary coding theory, least-squares polynomials and least-squares solutions for inconsistent systems, differential equations, computer graphics and quadratic forms. Also, many computational techniques in linear algebra are presented, including iterative methods for solving linear systems, LDU Decomposition, the Power Method for finding eigenvalues, QR Decomposition, and Singular Value Decomposition and its usefulness in digital imaging. The most unique feature of the text is that students are nurtured in the art of creating mathematical proofs using linear algebra as the underlying context. The text contains a large number of worked out examples, as well as more than 970 exercises (with over 2600 total questions) to give students practice in both the computational aspects of the course and in developing their proof-writing abilities. Every section of the text ends with a series of true/false questions carefully designed to test the students’ understanding of the material. In addition, each of the first seven chapters concludes with a thorough set of review exercises and additional true/false questions. Supplements to the text include an Instructor’s Manual with answers to all of the exercises in the text, and a Student Solutions Manual with detailed answers to the starred exercises in the text. Finally, there are seven additional web sections available on the book’s website to instructors who adopt the text. • Builds a foundation for math majors in reading and writing elementary mathematical proofs as part of their intellectual/professional development to assist in later math courses • Presents each chapter as a self-contained and thoroughly explained modular unit. • Provides clearly written and concisely explained ancillary materials, including four appendices expanding on the core concepts of elementary linear algebra • Prepares students for future math courses by focusing on the conceptual and practical basics of proofs
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(The transition to upper-level math courses is often diffi...)
The transition to upper-level math courses is often difficult because of the shift in emphasis from computation (in calculus) to abstraction and proof (in junior/senior courses). This book provides guidance with the reading and writing of short proofs, and incorporates a gradual increase in abstraction as the chapters progress. This helps students prepare to meet the challenges of future courses such as abstract algebra and elementary analysis. * Clearly explains principles and guides students through the effective transition to higher-level math * Includes a wide variety of applications, technology tips, and exercises, including new true/false exercises in every section * Provides an early introduction to eigenvalues/eigenvectors * Accompanying Instructor's Manual and Student Solutions Manual (ISBN: 0-12-058622-3)
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(Appropriate for sophomore or junior level courses, this h...)
Appropriate for sophomore or junior level courses, this highly acclaimed text focuses on developing the abstract thinking essential for further mathematical study. Andrilli and Hecker give early, intensive attention to the skills necessary to make students comfortable with mathematical proof. The text builds a gradual and smooth transition from computational results to the general theory of vector spaces. It also provides flexible coverage of practical applications, exploring a comprehensive range of topics. * A unique section (1.3) is devoted exclusively to the techniques involved in reading and writing short algebraic proofs. * An illustrative example is included for most theorems. * Over 750 exercises, with over 1750 questions, range from the purely computational to the writing of proofs. * Early introduction to eigenvalues and eignvectors. * A special section (4.6) illustrates several techniques for constructing bases. * An exclusive chapter of applications offers flexible coverage.
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( Elementary Linear Algebra develops and explains in care...)
Elementary Linear Algebra develops and explains in careful detail the computational techniques and fundamental theoretical results central to a first course in linear algebra. This highly acclaimed text focuses on developing the abstract thinking essential for further mathematical study The authors give early, intensive attention to the skills necessary to make students comfortable with mathematical proofs. The text builds a gradual and smooth transition from computational results to general theory of abstract vector spaces. It also provides flexbile coverage of practical applications, exploring a comprehensive range of topics. Ancillary list: * Maple Algorithmic testing- Maple TA- www.maplesoft.com • Includes a wide variety of applications, technology tips and exercises, organized in chart format for easy reference • More than 310 numbered examples in the text at least one for each new concept or application • Exercise sets ordered by increasing difficulty, many with multiple parts for a total of more than 2135 questions • Provides an early introduction to eigenvalues/eigenvectors • A Student solutions manual, containing fully worked out solutions and instructors manual available
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Andrilli, Stephen Francis was born on August 15, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Francis and Leatrice (Caponigro) Andrilli.
Bachelor, La Salle U., Philadelphia, 1973; Master of Science, Rutgers University, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, Rutgers University, 1980.
Instructor, Mount St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Maryland., 1978-1980; assistant professor mathematics, La Salle U., 1980-1992; associate professor, La Salle U., since 1992.
(The transition to upper-level math courses is often diffi...)
( Elementary Linear Algebra, 5th edition, by Stephen Andr...)
( Elementary Linear Algebra develops and explains in care...)
(Appropriate for sophomore or junior level courses, this h...)
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Member Mathematics Association American, Association for Computing Machinery.
Married Ene Annast, October 28, 1978.