Beginning Math Concepts for Game Developers (Applied Mathematics)

This book provides fun, hands-on explanations of nine topics central to calculus as related to game development. The book explains the mathematics and programming involved in developing nine accompanying computer programming applications furnished with the book?s CD. The book allows readers to study first semester calculus by involving themselves in a standard set of calculus topics. They then create programs that allow them to apply the math they have learned. The topics covered in the book are derived from a curriculum of applied math skills prepared by a math professor from the University of Colorado who has years of experience teaching calculus to engineering students who have required remedial math courses. Topics are conveyed in a direct, easy-to-understand and relevent method that allows readers to readily apply their skills. This book provides fun, hands-on explanations of nine topics central to calculus as related to game development. The book explains the mathematics and programming involved in developing nine accompanying computer programming applications furnished with the book?s CD. The book allows readers to study first semester calculus by involving themselves in a standard set of calculus topics. They then create programs that allow them to apply the math they have learned. The topics covered in the book are derived from a curriculum of applied math skills prepared by a math professor from the University of Colorado who has years of experience teaching calculus to engineering students who have required remedial math courses. Topics are conveyed in a direct, easy-to-understand and relevent method that allows readers to readily apply their skills.

John P. Flynt, Ph.D., works in the software development industry, has taught at colleges and universities, and has authored courses and curricula for several college-level game development programs. His academic background includes work in information technology, the social sciences, and the humanities. Among his works are In the Mind of a Game, Simulation and Event Modeling for Game Developers (with co-author Ben Vinson), and Software Engineering for Game Developers. John lives in the foothills near Boulder, Colorado.

Boris Meltreger graduated from a top mathematics and physics high school in Russia. He went on to earn an advanced degree in optical engineering. After completing a dissertation on acoustics and optics, Boris took up work for the Russian government developing optical computers. He has been the recipient of engineering awards for his work and has owned his own engineering company. Boris has in recent years performed pioneering work in the development of optical technologies for medical applications and currently works as a software engineer. Boris lives in Aurora, Colorado