A Course in Mathematics, Vol. 1: For Students of Engineering and Applied Science (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick S. Woods

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365521736 ISBN 13: 9780365521730

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Master calculus for engineering this year with a practical, tool‑focused approach.

This volume introduces differential calculus and its essential applications, helping a student use mathematics as a working tool in science and engineering. It emphasizes concrete illustrations and avoids heavy abstract theory, making the subject approachable for beginners while preparing them for more advanced work.

The text guides readers through core ideas with clear explanations and steady progression. Topics are framed by real problems and visualizations, with later chapters expanding to graphs, curves, and coordinate systems to show how calculus connects to the real world.

• Foundations of limits, derivatives, and basic differentiation rules with practical examples
• How to handle functions, slopes, tangents, and curvature in familiar contexts
• Graphical representation and the relationship between algebraic and geometric views
• Progression from one‑variable calculus toward applications in engineering problems

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, application‑driven introduction to calculus as a tool for engineering and science.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365521736
• ISBN 13: 9780365521730
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 399