A First Course in Computational Algebraic Geometry

This quick guide is designed for young students with some background in algebra who wish to perform their first experiments in computational geometry. It provides a compact presentation of the basic theory, with particular emphasis on explicit computational examples using the computer algebra system Singular.

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A First Course in Computational Algebraic Geometry is designed for young students with some background in algebra who wish to perform their first experiments in computational geometry. Originating from a course taught at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, the book gives a compact presentation of the basic theory, with particular emphasis on explicit computational examples using the freely available computer algebra system, Singular. Readers will quickly gain the confidence to begin performing their own experiments.