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Guide to Mathematical Methods

  • Textbook
  • © 2002

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Authors:
  1. John Gilbert

    1. Department of Mathematics, University of Lancaster, Lancaster, UK

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  2. Camilla Jordan

    1. Open University, UK

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  • A clear and straightforward introduction to mathematics
    Provides a thorough grounding in the techniques, enabling students to advance to higher level mathematics with confidence

Part of the book series: Mathematical Guides (MG)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Preliminaries

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 1-16

  3. Functions

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 17-51

  4. Differentiation

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 52-68

  5. Further functions

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 69-96

  6. Applications of differentiation

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 97-112

  7. Integration

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 113-146

  8. Further integration

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 147-164

  9. Linear equations and matrices

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 165-204

  10. Vectors

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 205-257

  11. Functions of two variables

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 258-287

  12. Line integrals

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 288-304

  13. Double integrals

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 305-331

  14. Complex numbers

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 332-367

  15. Differential equations

    • John Gilbert, Camilla Jordan
    Pages 368-414

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 415-419
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About this book

A second edition of this text for science and engineering undergraduates which introduces the mathematical techniques and tools needed to solve the mathematical problems they will face on the first year of their course. Updated and revised by Camilla Jordan, the book now has additional examples and 'Aims and Objectives' sections. As with other titles in the Mathematical Guides series, this book is designed to enable students to acquire confidence and provides a solid foundation for further study.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Mathematics, University of Lancaster, Lancaster, UK

    John Gilbert

  • Open University, UK

    Camilla Jordan

About the authors

JOHN GILBERT is Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at Lancaster University.

CAMILLA JORDAN is a Staff Tutor in the Mathematics and Computing Faculty of the Open University.

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