Electronic Proceedings of the Sixteenth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics

Chicago, Illinois, October 30-November 2, 2003

Paper A110

This is an electronic reprint, reproduced by permission of Pearson Education Inc. Originally appeared in the Proceedings of the Sixteenth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Edited by Corinna Mansfield, ISBN 0-321-30456-x, Copyright (C) 2005 by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.


Teaching Abstract Algebra with GAP

Julianne G. Rainbolt


Department of Mathematics
Saint Louis University
221 Noth Grand Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63103
USA

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ABSTRACT

GAP is a system for computational discrete algebra. The paper outlines the main features of GAP, discusses how it can be used in teaching abstract algebra, and provides web-page links to labs and other materials. Specific examples of GAP projects for abstract algebra are discussed.

Keyword(s): abstract algebra, software