PKK Library

Your cart is empty.

Welcome to P K Kelkar Library, Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)

Normal view MARC view ISBD view

Introduction to Applied Mathematics for Environmental Science

By: Parkhurst, David F [author.].
Contributor(s): SpringerLink (Online service).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2006.Description: IX, 317 p. online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780387342283.Subject(s): Environment | Matrix theory | Algebra | Differential equations | Partial differential equations | Applied mathematics | Engineering mathematics | Environmental sciences | Environment | Environment, general | Math. Appl. in Environmental Science | Applications of Mathematics | Ordinary Differential Equations | Linear and Multilinear Algebras, Matrix Theory | Partial Differential EquationsDDC classification: 333.7 Online resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
Derivatives and Differentiation -- Integration -- Ordinary Differential Equations -- Further Topics in ODEs -- Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations -- Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations -- Second-Order ODEs -- Linear Algebra -- Non-Linear Equations -- Partial Differential Equations.
In: Springer eBooksSummary: Introduction to Mathematics for Environmental Science evolved from the author’s 30 years’ experience teaching mathematics to graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the environmental sciences. Its basic purpose is to teach various types of mathematical structures and how they can be applied in a broad range of environmental science subfields. Derivatives and integrals, ordinary and partial differential equations, and linear and non-linear algebraic equations are the basic kinds of structures (types of mathematical models) discussed. For each mathematical topic, the book emphasizes derivation of mathematical models from "story problems" first, and solution of equations second. It suggests finding analytic solutions when possible, but discusses methods for finding numerical solutions to problems that can’t be solved analytically. For most topics, examples of using Matlab software to solve and explore the structures are also included. This text assumes that its readers will already have been introduced to the basic ideas of differential and integral calculus, so it is not an introduction to calculus. It does, however, include three early chapters to review basic algebra, derivatives, and integrals. Professor Parkhurst earned his B.S. degree in applied mathematics from the College of Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1965, and his Ph.D. in Botany (Plant Ecology) from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1970. He then worked three years at the CSIRO Division of Atmospheric Science in Aspendale, Victoria, Australia, before joining the Environmental Science faculty of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1973. He held a joint appointment in the Biology Department there as well. He retired from that position in December, 2005, after 32 years. His research areas include mathematical modelling of adaptations of plant leaves to environment, environmental risk analysis, and applications of statistics in environmental and public health areas.
    average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Item type Current location Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
E books E books PK Kelkar Library, IIT Kanpur
Available EBK4503
Total holds: 0

Derivatives and Differentiation -- Integration -- Ordinary Differential Equations -- Further Topics in ODEs -- Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations -- Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations -- Second-Order ODEs -- Linear Algebra -- Non-Linear Equations -- Partial Differential Equations.

Introduction to Mathematics for Environmental Science evolved from the author’s 30 years’ experience teaching mathematics to graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the environmental sciences. Its basic purpose is to teach various types of mathematical structures and how they can be applied in a broad range of environmental science subfields. Derivatives and integrals, ordinary and partial differential equations, and linear and non-linear algebraic equations are the basic kinds of structures (types of mathematical models) discussed. For each mathematical topic, the book emphasizes derivation of mathematical models from "story problems" first, and solution of equations second. It suggests finding analytic solutions when possible, but discusses methods for finding numerical solutions to problems that can’t be solved analytically. For most topics, examples of using Matlab software to solve and explore the structures are also included. This text assumes that its readers will already have been introduced to the basic ideas of differential and integral calculus, so it is not an introduction to calculus. It does, however, include three early chapters to review basic algebra, derivatives, and integrals. Professor Parkhurst earned his B.S. degree in applied mathematics from the College of Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1965, and his Ph.D. in Botany (Plant Ecology) from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1970. He then worked three years at the CSIRO Division of Atmospheric Science in Aspendale, Victoria, Australia, before joining the Environmental Science faculty of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1973. He held a joint appointment in the Biology Department there as well. He retired from that position in December, 2005, after 32 years. His research areas include mathematical modelling of adaptations of plant leaves to environment, environmental risk analysis, and applications of statistics in environmental and public health areas.

There are no comments for this item.

Log in to your account to post a comment.

Powered by Koha