Calculus
Introductory Theory and Applications in Physical and Life Science
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1995
- Latest edition
- Author: R. M. Johnson
- Language: English
This lucid and balanced introduction for first year engineers and applied mathematicians conveys the clear understanding of the fundamentals and applications of calculus, as a… Read more
This lucid and balanced introduction for first year engineers and applied mathematicians conveys the clear understanding of the fundamentals and applications of calculus, as a prelude to studying more advanced functions. Short and fundamental diagnostic exercises at the end of each chapter test comprehension before moving to new material.
- Provides a clear understanding of the fundamentals and applications of calculus, as a prelude to studying more advanced functions
- Includes short, useful diagnostic exercises at the end of each chapter
First year undergraduate students studying engineering and applied mathematics
Prerequisites from algebra, geometry and trigonometry; Limits and differentiation; Differentiation of products and quotients; Higher-order derivatives; Integration; Definite integrals; Stationary points and points of inflexion; Applications of the function of a function rule; The exponential, logarithmic and hyperbolic functions; Inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions; Methods of integration; Further applications of integration; Approximate integration; Infinite series; Differential equations; References; Tables and index.
"I have decided to use this book as a core text for a basic module in the first year of BSc and Higher National Diploma engineering courses. This text is suited in pace, content, range of well-chosen examples, etc., for students needing a high level of support."—Dr John Baylos, Nottingham Trent University, UK
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 1995
- Language: English
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