A Rationale for Using Symbolic Mathematics in Physical Chemistry Classes

• Carl W. David ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Connecticut

     University of Connecticut

     Town of Mansfield, Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 72, Nº 11 (November), 1995, págs. 995-997
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Physical chemistry is usually regarded as the single most difficult course in the normal undergraduate chemistry curriculum. Its requirement of learning based on physics and calculus can be a very daunting one. Through the inclusion of symbolic mathematics (e.g., Maple, Mathematica, Macsyma, MathCad, and Derive) students' learning can be enhanced, while providing them with a useful tool and technique of reading and verifying. A set of examples that illustrate the power of these symbolic mathematical manipulation programs is provided.