Written primarily for students in mechanical engineering programs and
designed to give them the math preparation they need to succeed in
higher level courses, Introduction to Numerical Methods introduces key
theories, practical engineering-related examples, and relevant
laboratory exercises to help students develop and test their knowledge.
The book covers errors in computation, solving nonlinear equations with
numerical techniques, matrixes and vectors, and complex numbers. The
material also includes an introduction to linear programming problems
and instruction in probability and statistics. Many of the exercises in
the book suggest the use of a Ti-83/Ti-84 calculator, and tips for using
the calculator successfully are integrated into the text.
The second edition features significant updates throughout the text,
including the addition of learning objectives at the start of each
chapter, clarified and reorganized chapter exercises, and additional
introductory and contextual information for key concepts to better frame
students' understanding. This edition also has an appendix that includes
a brief introduction of popular statistical software, Minitab.
Introduction to Numerical Methods is a well-organized, useful addition
to undergraduate course work in engineering programs.