A Course in Mathematics, Vol. 2: For Students in Engineering and Applied Science (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick S. Woods

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266599508 ISBN 13: 9780266599500

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master key techniques for solving differential equations and multivariable problems used in engineering and the physical sciences.

This volume guides the reader through practical methods, from particular integrals to systems with constant and variable coefficients, with clear worked examples.

Structured for on‑the‑job problem solving, it presents rules, substitution tricks, and the logical steps needed to obtain solutions. The text emphasizes how to recognize when standard formulas apply, how to reduce complex problems, and how to verify results in context. It also covers the geometry of functions of several variables, including tangents to surfaces and the total differential.

• How to form and solve linear differential equations with constant and variable coefficients
• Techniques for systems of equations and their symbolic elimination
• Partial differentiation, chains of functions, and the total differential for multivariable functions
• Geometric interpretation through tangent planes and normal lines to surfaces

Ideal for readers who want a solid, application‑oriented foundation in higher mathematics for engineering and applied science.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266599508
• ISBN 13: 9780266599500
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 424