1st Edition

A Mathematics Boot Camp for Science and Engineering Students

By Ying Ma Copyright 2025
323 Pages 70 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

323 Pages 70 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

323 Pages 70 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Many students have difficulty applying mathematical techniques to solve problems in science and engineering, even after completing Calculus I and II. Students who are beginning the core coursework in their field of study often need additional guidance on practicing, learning, and improving their problem-solving skills for application. The objectives of A Mathematics Boot Camp for Science and... Read more

1. Physical Meaning and Units

2. Solution Procedure and Significant Figures

3. Derivatives

4. Differentials

5. Integrals

6. Coordinate Systems

7. Vectors

8. Complex Numbers and Functions

9. Approximation Techniques and Numerical Problem Solving

10. Mixed Exercises

Biography

Ying Ma earned a PhD in materials science and engineering at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He is a Professor of materials science and biomedical engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. His research focuses on the computational study of materials for energy conversion and storage, and he has authored or co-authored more than 40 peer-reviewed research papers. He has taught various courses in engineering, mathematics, and physics, including one that he developed to improve the mathematical problem-solving skills of undergraduate students.