Product Description

"Engineering Mathematics Through Applications" is a new textbook for all students on first-year engineering and pre-degree courses. It teaches mathematics in a step-by-step fashion, putting the mathematics into its engineering context at every stage. A comprehensive first-year course. Hundreds of examples and exercises, the majority set in an applied engineering context so that the students immediately see the purpose of what they are learning. Introductory chapter revises indices, fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios. Fully worked solutions to every problem on the companion website at www palgrave.com/science/engineering/singh Includes calculator and mathematical software examples and exercises. Student-friendly style encouraging active participation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #183377 in Books
• Published on: 2003-02-19
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 840 pages

Jill Russell, Part time Assistant lecturer with the Open University
I am very enthusiastic about this book of over 800 well set out, and reasonable pages.

Jill Russell, Open University
'The unique quality of this book is the wealth of examples applying the mathematical techniques taught here. These examples span mechanics, aerodynamics, electronics, engineering, fluid dynamics and other areas of applied mathematics. These are not just the usual examples involving differential equations and equations of motion, but real and thoughtful applications that will be relevant to the student.'

Dr Ian Taylor, Faculty of Engineering at The University of Ulster, Engineering Subject Centre
'If you teach a first year mathematics module to a diverse engineering group, this book should be at the top of your list for consideration as a core text. It aims to encourage their [the students] learning through setting the mathematics within the context of engineering examples. With its very readable text it is suitable for both self-study and as support for a taught module. The book covers the requirements of most first year engineering mathematics modules with a fairly gentle reminder of arithmetic and algebra by way of introduction. Examples are drawn from such diverse subjects as electricity, control theory, heat flow, structures, fluid mechanics, signal processing, thermodynamics etc with the largest group being from mechanics. The examples are simple enough to be understood by most engineering students but sufficiently specific to allow students to see that mathematics is relevant to their own engineering discipline. I liked the presentation of the text - the questions posed to the reader, the full labelling in diagrams and the indication to students of the discipline of the examples. Helpful extra information is occasionally provided in subscript format to indicate the method used to move from one line to the next.'

Customer Reviews

What a good book...
This book is a very worthwhile investment for undergraduate engineering students and experienced engineers alike.

The layout is modern, crisp and user friendly; this combined with the refreshing approach taken by the author makes for an excellent resource for learning and quick reference.

Each topic is covered adequately from transposition of formulae to differentiation; the sections start with a description of the topic, then the properties & execution, examples and a summary. The author has also included some useful tips throughout the sections.

As a Consulting Engineer in the field of Building Services Engineering and a Post Grad Student I have found the reference within the worked examples to various engineering disciplines to be particularly useful, which makes reference to thermodynamics, mechanics, fluid mechanics, electrical etc. So the reader can process many different forms of the maths theory as well finding an example more compatible with their own discipline.

Finally, a number of exercises are provided with solutions in the rear to enable the reader to apply what has been taught.

This book is well worth the outlay !

engineering maths
if there is a better book on the subject i have yet to find it. Excellent 5 stars all the away. *****

Buy this if you REALLY want to understand maths
I am very grateful for the book "Engineering Mathematics Through Applications" and suggest that Mr.Singh is probably the best teacher in the world for the subject of mathematics. I mean that quite sincerely. I have found none superior.

I have recently re-discovered his book in my collection to help with a bit of revision for my daughter, prior to her commencing A-Level studies. I confess that I had not properly read the early chapters. A huge error on my part, as both my daughter and I were delighted to find his eloquent execution of the subject - in particular the basics. I have many books on the subject, but none impart comprehension in the way he does, with such brilliantly clear and logical instruction. And definitely not in the category of current GCSE and A-Level study publications. I certainly remember my studies many years ago and wish I had had a teacher like Mr.Singh at the helm.

Knowing a subject and knowing how to teach it are two entirely different skills which are for the most part these days, sadly lost in the modern education system. He has clearly mastered both arts.

I would whole-heartedly recommend his publications and teachings to anyone looking to better understand the "why's" and "how's", in addition to the usual "mechanics" of maths, from the most simple through to the complex. I have long been of the opinion that a student's interest and success in a subject is in direct proportion to the enthusiasm, ability and teaching skill of the teacher, and that students become more involved when they have clear comprehension of subject. He has achieved all the above superbly.

A big thank you for a great book.
Gary Cameron