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Essential Math for Chemistry Students - Softcover

David W. Ball

 
9780314096043: Essential Math for Chemistry Students

Synopsis

Focuses on the skills needed to survive in general chemistry, with worked examples showing how these skills translate into successful chemical problem solving. An ideal tool for students lacking in confidence or competency in the essential math skills required for general chemistry.

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About the Author

David W. Ball received his Ph.D. and M.A. in Chemistry from Rice University, and his B.S. in Chemistry from Baylor University. He currently serves as a Professor of Chemistry at Cleveland State University. He has served in the past as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and at Rice University. His research interests include: Infrared spectroscopic studies of matrix-isolated species, especially the interaction of transition metal atoms with small molecules; computational chemistry of metal atom molecule interactions and other intermolecular interactions; chemistry of model lubricant compounds and their decomposition products; thermochemistry of new fuel materials; various topics in chemical education. David is affiliated with several professional organizations including the American Chemical Society, Cleveland Technical Societies Council, Ohio Supercomputer Center, Contributing Editor, Spectroscopy, Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair and many more. He has received several awards for outstanding teaching, and publishes extensively in the educational literature. Previous books include a math review book for chemistry students (published by ITP) and a primer on the basics of spectroscopy (published by SPIE Press). Lastly, David is very involved with many university activities: Coordinator of General Chemistry, Member of the Faculty Senate, etc. He has received research grants over the years, provided numerous presentations, and has almost 100 publications.

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