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Introduction to Computational Science: Modeling and Simulation for the Sciences - Second Edition
Angela B. Shiflet
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Description for Introduction to Computational Science: Modeling and Simulation for the Sciences - Second Edition
Hardback. Computational science is an exciting new field at the intersection of the sciences, computer science, and mathematics because much scientific investigation now involves computing as well as theory and experiment. This book provides students with a versatile and accessible introduction to the subject. Num Pages: 856 pages, 3 halftones. 192 line illus. 82 tables. BIC Classification: PBW; UYA; UYM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 186 x 261 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1896.
Computational science is an exciting new field at the intersection of the sciences, computer science, and mathematics because much scientific investigation now involves computing as well as theory and experiment. This textbook provides students with a versatile and accessible introduction to the subject. It assumes only a background in high school algebra, enables instructors to follow tailored pathways through the material, and is the only textbook of its kind designed specifically for an introductory course in the computational science and engineering curriculum. While the text itself is generic, an accompanying website offers tutorials and files in a variety of software ... Read more
Computational science is an exciting new field at the intersection of the sciences, computer science, and mathematics because much scientific investigation now involves computing as well as theory and experiment. This textbook provides students with a versatile and accessible introduction to the subject. It assumes only a background in high school algebra, enables instructors to follow tailored pathways through the material, and is the only textbook of its kind designed specifically for an introductory course in the computational science and engineering curriculum. While the text itself is generic, an accompanying website offers tutorials and files in a variety of software ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
856
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691160719
SKU
V9780691160719
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Angela B. Shiflet
Angela B. Shiflet is the Larry Hearn McCalla Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science and director of computational science at Wofford College. George W. Shiflet is the Larry Hearn McCalla Professor of Biology at Wofford College.
Reviews for Introduction to Computational Science: Modeling and Simulation for the Sciences - Second Edition
"The first edition of this book had received very positive feedback and was warmly welcomed by the mathematical community. It is very good news for all us is that the second revised edition is even better!"
Svitlana P. Rogovchenko, Zentralblatt MATH Praise for the previous edition: "The heart of Introduction to Computational Science is a collection of modules. Each module is ... Read more
Svitlana P. Rogovchenko, Zentralblatt MATH Praise for the previous edition: "The heart of Introduction to Computational Science is a collection of modules. Each module is ... Read more