• Presents core information in manageable chunks for the student without overwhelming them with detail
• Material is appropriate for 2^nd and 3^rd year students and professionals unfamiliar with Numerical Methods

Text includes many examples and end-of-chapter problems to help students learn numerical methods

• Three levels of homework problems address applying numerical methods techniques with traditional pencil and paper and with MATLAB—see end-of-chapter problem sets
• Students use MATLAB’s built-in functions as tools for problem-solving and become familiar with a variety of numerical methods useful to practicing engineers
• Realistic applications from engineering and science motivate students

Flexible format addresses needs of various types of courses and students

• Beginning students develop mastery by focusing on Core Topics sections
• Supplementary Topics allow students to advance their knowledge of core material
• Instructors have the flexibility to adjust objectives to the level of their course
• See Detailed Table of Contents for further information