Exploring abstract algebra with Mathematica

the long version

Exploring Abstract Algebra with Mathematica, a book and CD package containing twenty-seven interactive labs on group and ring theory built around a suite of Mathematic packages called AbstractAlgebra, is a novel learning environment for an introductory abstract algebra course. This course is often challenging for students because of its formal and abstract content. The Mathematica labs allow students to both visualize and explore algebraic ideas while providing an interactivity that greatly enhances the learning process. The book and CD can be used to supplement any introductory abstract algebra text, and the labs have been cross-referenced to some of the more popular texts for this course.