Math Refresher for Scientists and Engineers

All of the basic math that scientists and engineers need-now expanded and revised!

Whether you need to understand advances in modern technology, prepare for professional exams, or simply brush up on skills acquired long ago,

John Fanchi's quick reference guide to applied math is for you. He has updated his 1997 book to include probability and statistics in new chapters with exercises and solutions. Fanchi explains all topics clearly and methodically, from the ground up. He begins with straightforward concepts in college math and gradually progresses to more advanced topics, using practical applications throughout to demonstrate relationships between different areas. The wealth of numerical methods and illustrative examples further enhances the utility of this truly indispensable book. Math Refresher for Scientists and Engineers, Second Edition reviews:
* Algebra
* Geometry, analytic geometry, trigonometry, and hyperbolic functions
* Vectors, matrices, and linear algebra
* Differential calculus, integral calculus, and special integrals
* Partial derivatives
* Ordinary differential equations and ODE solution techniques
* Partial differential equations
* Probability and statistics

JOHN R. FANCHI, PhD, has taught academic and industrial courses in Denver and Houston and is the author of three books and more than forty technical publications. His work includes the development and implementation of many different types of computer models for industry and government.