Resumen de A Rationale for Using Symbolic Mathematics in Physical Chemistry Classes
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.
