An Introduction to Numerical Methods: A MATLAB Approach |  | Authors: Ronald B. Guenther, Abdelwahab Kharab
Publisher: Chapman & Hall
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ISBN: 1584885572
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Publication Date: July 27, 2005
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Product Description
Numerical methods are a mainstay of researchers and professionals across the many mathematics, scientific, and engineering disciplines. The importance of these methods combined with the power and availability of today's computers virtually demand that students in these fields be well versed not only in the numerical techniques, but also in the use of a modern computational software package.
Updated to reflect the latest version of MATLAB, the second edition of An Introduction to Numerical Methods continues to fulfill both these needs. It introduces the theory and applications of the most commonly used techniques for solving numerical problems on a computer. It covers a wide range of useful algorithms, each presented with full details so that readers can visualize and interpret each step.
Highlights of the second edition:
A new chapter on numerical optimization
New sections on finite elements
More exercises and applied problems in each chapter
MATLAB incorporated as an integral part of the text
Emphasis on understanding how the methods work, a simple, direct style, and thorough coverage make this book an outstanding initiation that allows students to see almost immediate results. It will boost their confidence in their ability to master the subject and give them valuable experience in the use of MATLAB.
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A good text to start with. October 22, 2009
Andrew
The book provides a solid start for Numerical Methods, especially for those learning Matlab while having their first introductory course in Numerical Methods.
My recommendation is to read through the chapter and play with the code(the book comes with a CD with all m-files used in the book on it). If you are just learning Matlab, try changing the code to do different things and see what happens. Create an m-file or two that checks the slope across the curve created and plot a few of the arrays in the text.
The worst thing you can do with this book is try and avoid the code, even if Matlab is new and frustrating. The introductions are rather theoretical (especially for the Junior level undergraduate who is just entering or who hasn't had proofs), but if you work at it the text will make sense.
I give it four stars for the somewhat theoretical introductions, but this was my first real introduction to Matlab and Numerical Methods. I can say after working through the book it prepares you well for future mathematical work and a background in Matlab makes it easy crossover to Maple or pick up c/c++.
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