Mathematics in Engineering and Science
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Beschreibung
In today's world, technology plays an increasingly important role.At the same time, mathematics is finding ever wider areas ofapplication as we seek to understand more about the way in whichnature works. Traditionally, engineering and science have relied onmathematical models for design and for the prediction of thebehaviour of phenomena. Although widespread availability ofcomputers and pocket calculators has reduced the need for long,tedious calculations to be carried out manually, it is stillimportant to be able to perform simple calculations in order tohave a feel for the processes involved. This book starts with adetailed synopsis of the material included in the authors' relatedtextbook Foundation Mathematics (Wiley, 1998). It thenexpands the material in the areas of trigonometry, solution ofequations and algebra. Vectors are covered next, then calculus istaken forward into geometrical applications. Matrix algebra anduncertainty follow before deeper analysis in chapters on integervariables, differential equations and complex numbers leads towardsan appendix on mathematical modelling. Each chapter opens with alist of learning objectives and ends with a summary of key pointsand results. A generous supply of worked examples incorporatingmotivational applications is designed to build knowledge and skill.Drill and practice is essential and the exercises are graded indifficulty for reading and revision: the answers at the end of eachchapter include helpful hints. Use of a pocket calculator isencouraged where appropriate. Many of the exercises can bevalidated by computer algebra and its use is strongly recommendedwhere higher algebraic accuracy can be achieved and drudgeryremoved. The concise and focused approach of Mathematics inEngineering and Science will enable the student reader toapproach the challenges of mathematics in a course at universitylevel with confidence.
Foundation Mathematics and Mathematics in Engineeringand Science are written to be both complementary andindependent; students may follow both books consecutively or mayuse just one, depending on their previous mathematical experienceand the level of mathematical development that they wish toachieve
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L. R. Mustoe
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