Mathematical principles for scientific computing and visualization

By Gerald E. Farin

Subjects: Numerical analysis--data processing, Numerical analysis, data processing, Computer graphics, General, Science, Numerical analysis, 502.85, SCIENCE, Computer Graphics, Science--data processing, Information visualization--data processing, Q183.9 .f37 2008, Sciences, Informatique, Infographie, Science, data processing, Data processing, Information visualization, Analyse numérique, Visualisation de l'information

Description: "Many areas of scientific research, such as biology, geography, and psychology, involve gathering data and computing results. A number of software packages, such as Mathematica and Maple, have been developed to interpret and share those results with others in a meaningful way. However, without understanding the mathematics behind these programs, one might produce meaningless or erroneous results." "In this non-traditional introduction to the mathematics of scientific computation, the authors use many hands-on examples to provide the reader with the tools and insight necessary for the effective and intelligent use of such software packages."--Jacket.