How Long to Read A First Course in Scientific Computing

How Long Does it Take to Read A First Course in Scientific Computing?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 38 minutes to read A First Course in Scientific Computing by Rubin Landau

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book offers a new approach to introductory scientific computing. It aims to make students comfortable using computers to do science, to provide them with the computational tools and knowledge they need throughout their college careers and into their professional careers, and to show how all the pieces can work together. Rubin Landau introduces the requisite mathematics and computer science in the course of realistic problems, from energy use to the building of skyscrapers to projectile motion with drag. He is attentive to how each discipline uses its own language to describe the same concepts and how computations are concrete instances of the abstract. Landau covers the basics of computation, numerical analysis, and programming from a computational science perspective. The first part of the printed book uses the problem-solving environment Maple as its context, with the same material covered on the accompanying CD as both Maple and Mathematica programs; the second part uses the compiled language Java, with equivalent materials in Fortran90 on the CD; and the final part presents an introduction to LaTeX replete with sample files. Providing the essentials of computing, with practical examples, A First Course in Scientific Computing adheres to the principle that science and engineering students learn computation best while sitting in front of a computer, book in hand, in trial-and-error mode. Not only is it 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. A broad spectrum of computing tools and examples that can be used throughout an academic career Practical computing aimed at solving realistic problems Both symbolic and numerical computations A multidisciplinary approach: science + math + computer science Maple and Java in the book itself; Mathematica, Fortran90, Maple and Java on the accompanying CD in an interactive workbook format

How long is A First Course in Scientific Computing?

A First Course in Scientific Computing by Rubin Landau is 506 pages long, and a total of 129,536 words.

This makes it 171% the length of the average book. It also has 158% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A First Course in Scientific Computing Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 47 minutes to read A First Course in Scientific Computing aloud.

What Reading Level is A First Course in Scientific Computing?

A First Course in Scientific Computing is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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Where Can I Buy A First Course in Scientific Computing?

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