Projects for Calculus: The Language of Change

by Keith D. Stroyan

Overview

Projects for Calculus is designed to add depth and meaning to any calculus course. The fifty-two projects presented in this text offer the opportunity to expand the use and understanding of mathematics. The wide range of topics will appeal to both instructors and students. Shorter, less demanding projects can be managed by the independent learner, while more involved, in-depth projects may be used for group learning. Each task draws on special mathematical topics and applications from subjects including medicine, engineering, economics, ecology, physics, and biology.

• Subjects including: Medicine, Engineering, Economics, Ecology, Physics, Biology

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080539942
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	11/03/1998
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	326
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

In 1995, Dr. Keith D. Stroyan was presented with one of two annual teaching awards given by the University of Iowa. He also received the 1996 Council on Teaching Award. His publications include research monographs, undergraduate level texts, and 23 scholarly articles. Dr. Stroyan has also developed numerous educational software packages for undergraduates. He received his Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology and his B.S. from Drexel University, where he graduated first in his class in the college of science.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Scientific Projects.Epidemiological Applications.The Role of Rules for Derivatives.Applications of the Increment Approximation.Differential Equations from Increment Geometry.Log and Exponential Functions.Theory of Derivatives.Applications to Physics.Applications in Economics.Advanced Max-Min Problems.Applications of Linear Differential Equations.Forced Linear Equations.Applications in Ecology.Derivations with Vectors.Chemical Reactions.More Mathematical Projects.Additional Project References.