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Mathematics for engineers : a modern interactive approach
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Harlow : Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2004
Physical Description:
1v + 1 CD-ROM
ISBN:
9780131201934
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Accompanied by compact disc : CP 1665
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Mathematics is crucial to all aspects of engineering and technology. Understanding key mathematical concepts and applying them successfully to solve problems are vital skills every engineering student must acquire. This text teaches, applies and nurtures those skills. Mathematics for Engineers is informal, accessible and practically oriented. The material is structured so students build up their knowledge and understanding gradually. The interactive examples have been carefully designed to encourage students to engage fully in the problem-solving process. Features Complete and comprehensive coverage of all essential areas of first year engineering mathematicsHundreds of fully worked, wide ranging examples from many branches of engineering Content divided into self-contained blocks for ease of study Carefully structured interactive examples with conveniently placed solutions to encourage student participation Key points and important results highlighted throughout Wealth of practice and revision exercises with solutionsComputer and calculator examples and exercises covering a broad range of software New to this editionNew key foundation section gives students a firm base in arithmet


Table of Contents

1 Basic Algebra
2 Functions
3 Polynomial Equations, Inequalities and Partial Fractions
4 Logarithms and Exponentials
5 Trigonometry
6 Further Trigonometry
7 Matrices and Determinants
8 Using Matrices and Determinants to Solve Equations
9 Vectors
10 Complex Numbers
11 Differentiation
12 Techniques and Applications of Differentiation
13 Integration
14 Applications of Integration
15 Sequences and Series
16 Differential Equations
17 The Laplace Transform
18 Statistics and Probability
19 An Introduction to Fourier Series and the Fourier Transform
Index