Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 372 pages
- Published by: Springer
- Edition: 1st Edition January 12, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0387257683
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0387257686
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Book Dimensions:
9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
- Weighs: 1.3 pounds
Product Description
Modern computer algebra systems are revolutionizing the teaching and learning of mathematically intensive subjects in science and engineering, enabling students to explore increasingly complex and computationally intensive models that provide analytic solutions, animated numerical solutions, and complex two- and three-dimensional graphic displays.
This self-contained text benefits from a spiral structure that regularly revisits the general topics of graphics, symbolic computation, and numerical simulation with increasing intricacy at each turn. The text is built around a large number of computer algebra worksheets or "recipes" that have been designed using MAPLE to provide tools for problem solving and to stimulate critical thinking. No prior knowledge of MAPLE is assumed. All relevant commands are introduced on a need-to-know basis and are indexed for easy reference. Each recipe is associated with a scientific model or method and an interesting or amusing story designed to both entertain and enhance concept comprehension and retention. All recipes are included on the CD-ROM enclosed with the book.
Aimed at third- and fourth-year undergraduates in science and engineering, the text contains numerous examples in disciplines that will challenge students progressing in mathematics, physics, engineering, game theory, and physical chemistry.
Computer Algebra Recipes: An Advanced Guide to Mathematical Modeling can serve as an effective computational science text, with a set of problems following each section of recipes to enable readers to apply and confirm their understanding. The book may also be used as a reference, for self-study, or as the basis of an on-line course.
Book Info
(Waterloo Maple) Textbook for undergraduate engineering and science students, offering examples of mathematical models in a variety of disciplines, from biology and medicine to game theory and engineering. Features a unique 'spiral' organization. The CD-ROM features the
software for observing and studying these models. System requirements not listed. DLC: Physics.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: Computer Algebra Recipes (Hardcover)
Contacted Springer who manufactured cd in microsoft format incompatible to mac today (26Feb2002). ... These authors are masters. Each author, I find from surfing on the web, has a computer learning lab. The early reading introduces the fact that without the constraints of paper, undergraduates can learn to compose solutions to more realistic problems, eg. golf balls do not go on parabolas but do depend on your irons and crosswinds. My last read text by the same authors, "Nonlinear Physics with Maple" edition 1 was a really inspiring book full of exercises. A master of solitons, Ablowitz, wrote (with) "Complex Variables" available at [Amazon.com]. Riemann Hilbert problems chapter 7 ought to further flesh out "Nonlinear Physics with Maple" last chapter concerning inverse scattering method in a to me readable manner.
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