Linear Algebra : An Object-Oriented Approach

该项目正在对传统的二年级线性代数课程进行大规模修订，强调向量和矩阵的面向对象观点。该方法明确地建立在学生从具体的实际例子到一般概念、原则和理论的发展的背景上。该方法特别注意理论、技术和应用的平衡。本课程整合了计算机实验室，以帮助学生可视化地处理现实世界的问题并探索概念。一个由学院和大学组成的联盟已经成立，以协助设计和评估这些材料。项目的前半部分将产生一个补充，包括与传统文本一起使用的实验室和项目。这一增编将成为该项目后半部分编写的新教科书的基础。

The project is conducting a large-scale revision of the traditional sophomore level linear algebra course, emphasizing an object-oriented view of vectors and matrices. The approach builds explicitly on the background of the students proceeding from concrete practical examples to the development of general concepts, principles, and theory. The approach gives particular attention to the balance of theory, techniques and applications. The course integrates computer laboratories to aid in visualization to allow students to work on real world problems and explore concepts.A consortium of colleges and universities has been formed to assist in the design and evaluation of the materials. The first half of the project will result in a supplement including labs and projects to be used with a traditional text. This supplement will be the basis of a new textbook to be produced in the second half of the project.