Computer Algebra in Introductory Group Theory:
Exploring Permutation Groups
with Maple V
Suda
Kunyosying
skunyosy@shepherd.edu
Department
of Mathematics & Engineering
Shepherd College
U.S.A.
Abstract
This paper discusses the use of
Maple V’s group
and combinat packages
in the study of elementary
abstract algebra or introductory
group theory. The main focus
of the paper is to show how
to introduce discovery learning
into abstract algebra class and
how
to use a laboratory approach
to teach basic concepts of group
theory with the help of elementary
group theory commands found in
MAPLE V’s packages
group and combinat.
?1999. ATCM, Inc.
