A Mathematics Boot Camp for Science and Engineering Students

Many students have difficulty applying mathematical techniques to solve problems in science and engineering, even after completing Calculus I and II. This text offers a solution to this issue and is specifically designed to address common errors in mathematical problem-solving for undergraduate science and engineering students.

Autorentext

Ying Ma earned a PhD in materials science and engineering at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He is a Professor of materials science and biomedical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. His research focuses on the computational study of materials for energy conversion and storage, and he has authored or co-authored more than 40 peer-reviewed research papers. He has taught various courses in engineering, mathematics, and physics, including one that he developed to improve the mathematical problem-solving skills of undergraduate students.

Inhalt

1. Physical Meaning and Units. 2. Solution Procedure and Significant Figures. 3. Derivatives. 4. Differentials. 5. Integrals. 6. Coordinate Systems. 7. Vectors. 8. Complex Numbers and Functions. 9. Approximation Techniques and Numerical Problem Solving. 10. Mixed Exercises.