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A First Course in Scientific Computing: Symbolic, Graphic, and Numeric Modeling Using...
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by Rubin H. Landau
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Hardcover: 472 pages
Publisher: Princeton University Press; Har/Cdr edition April 11, 2005
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0691121834
ISBN-13: 978-0691121833
Product Dimensions:
10.1 x 7.2 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
Product Review
Choice : Essential. . . . Rubin Landau offers a practical introduction to the world of scientific computing or numerical analysis. He introduces not only the concepts of numerical analysis, but also more importantly the tools that can be used to perform scientific computing. . . . The presentation is particularly useful because real-life examples with real code and results are included.
Mathematical Reviews : Not only is [this book] an invaluable learning text and an essential reference for students of mathematics, engineering, physics, and other sciences, but it is also a consummate model for future textbooks in computational science and engineering courses.
Frits Agterberg, "Computers and Geosciences" Computers and Geosciences : The contents can be taught in lab-based courses at the undergraduate level. Much of the material covered is usually addressed in separate books. Therefore, the book is also suitable for independent study by graduate students and professional who wish to learn one or more of the languages in a comprehensive way with the emphasis kept on problem-solving.
Michael Jay Schillaci, "IEEE Computing in Science and Engineering" IEEE Computing in Science and Engineering : The colloquial and tutorial approach might help alleviate the many practical problems associated with incorporating computational applications into a more traditional lecture environment. The text provides many concrete and programming examples in action and illustrates how much you can accomplish with a few well-chosen tools. . . . [S]tudents impressed with the text's workbook style and reference book quality will add it to their bookshelves and return to it often.
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Gregory Moses, University of Wisconsin-Madison : This book fills an important niche for the undergraduate by providing a well-organized, well-written introduction to a subject usually addressed in books for graduate students. Its problem-based approach to programming in Maple and Java, using common physics problems in a multitude of areas such as mechanisms, electromagnetism, and relativity, is very effective method of instruction.
Jan Tobochnik, Kalamazoo College, coauthor of "An Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods" and Editor of the "American Journal of Physics" : This easy-to-follow book is novel in being a hands-on workbook rather than a standard textbook. Importantly, it integrates scientific examples with a discussion of programming techniques and algorithm design. By having the student read it while sitting down at the computer, it offers immediate feedback. It is also unusual in using and comparing two very different approaches, Maple and Java.
Customer Reviews & Comments
Landau takes a refreshingly different approach to teaching students scientific computation. The field can be considered as two parts. One, the older and more heavily used, is about the "traditional" numerical analysis. You crunch numbers, and you get numbers out. The other approach is symbolic algebra. Usually a text only deals with one type. Here, he teaches both. Plus, for each type, he offers the choice of two languages. For the numerical analysis, there is Fortran, version 90, and Java. While the symbolic algebra is performed using Mathematica or Maple. Ecumenical indeed! These are excellent choices of languages. Fortran still dominates legacy numerical analysis, with massive libraries of subroutines that one has to work with or maintain. While Java lets the student learn good object oriented practices. And Mathematica and Maple are perhaps the most common symbolic packages available.
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