Multivariable and Vector Calculus

David A. Santos, Sarhan M. Musa

ISBN 10: 1936420287 / ISBN 13: 9781936420285

Published by Mercury Learning and Information, US, 2015

About this Item

This book is designed primarily for undergraduates in mathematics, engineering, and the physical sciences. Rather than concentrating on technical skills, it focuses on a deeper understanding of the subject by providing many unusual and challenging examples. The basic topics of vector geometry, differentiation and integration in several variables are explored. It also provides numerous computer illustrations and tutorials using MATLAB® and Maple®, that bridge the gap between analysis and computation.Features:Includes numerous computer illustrations and tutorials using MATLAB® and Maple®Covers the major topics of vector geometry, differentiation, and integration in several variablesInstructors' ancillaries available upon adoption.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Multivariable and Vector Calculus
• Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information, US
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936420287
• ISBN 13: 9781936420285
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1089 grams

About this title

Synopsis

This book is aimed primarily at undergraduates in mathematics and the physical sciences. Rather than concentrating on technical skills, it focuses on a deeper understanding of the subject by providing many unusual and challenging examples. The basic topics of vector geometry, differentiation and integration in several variables are explored. It also provides numerous computer algebra illustrations and tutorials using MATLAB or MAPLE.

Brief Table of Contents:
1. Geometry in R2. 2. Geometry in R3. 3. Multivariable Functions. 4. Partial Derivatives. 5. Partial Derivatives. 6. Differentiation.7. Taylor s Theorem and Optimization. 8. Inverse Function Theorem and Implicit Function Theorem. 9. Multiple Integration. 10. Differential Forms and Stokes Theorem.

About the Author

DAVID A. SANTOS holds a PhD from the University of Michigan. His interests range from number theory, combinatorics, and algorithms to computer programming. His publications include Probability: An Introduction (JB Learning). Dr. SARHAN MUSA holds a PhD in electrical engineering and is currently an associate professor in the engineering technology department at Prairie View A&M University, Texas.