Linear Algebra for Engineers and Scientists Using Matlab® [Paperback]

Kenneth Hardy (Author)

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Publication Date: August 2, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0139067280 | ISBN-13: 978-0139067280 | Edition: 1

This short book integrates the use of MATLAB in a unique, innovative way. Linear transformations are integrated throughout the book. The book uses MATLAB as the chosen computational software. It may be used without the need form machine computation, although exposure to some use of MATLAB is recommended. Worked examples illustrating every important concept or main point. At the end of each example the reader is asked to work one (or more) routine exercises which are of the same type. Although the book has been developed in the context of engineering and computer science, it is also suitable for other audiences.

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This short book integrates the use of MATLAB in a unique, innovative way. Linear transformations are integrated throughout the book. The book uses MATLAB as the chosen computational software. It may be used without the need form machine computation, although exposure to some use of MATLAB is recommended. Worked examples illustrating every important concept or main point. At the end of each example the reader is asked to work one (or more) routine exercises which are of the same type. Although the book has been developed in the context of engineering and computer science, it is also suitable for other audiences.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (August 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0139067280
• ISBN-13: 978-0139067280
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #645,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars This book sucks., August 12, 2011

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Derek Forbes - See all my reviews

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Yes, it would be accurate to say that this book doesn't do a very good job explaining things, that there are homework problems that as questions about concepts not covered in the book, and that some of the answers in the back are incorrect; however, when I say "sucks" I mean that it's not very well made. Two weeks into class, pages started falling out of this NEW book.

More than likely you don't have a choice about what textbooks your class needs - but in this case, two suggestions: 1. Buy the solutions manual (because this book sucks). 2. Buy the hardcover version of this book (because this book sucks).

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor book, February 12, 2010

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This is a bad textbook for this subject. I had to buy it because of a class. Perfect condition, and arrived within a week using standard shipping.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for a beginner, December 22, 2009

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I needed to take this course for the CS program at my university. It sucks for someone that doesnt know anything about the subject. It doesnt go into enough detail to explain the steps needed to solve the problems. You only have answers for odd questions and they dont have the steps on how they got that answer.

The subject is not hard to understand if you have taken a college level algebra class. But book could go into more detail in showing all steps and also provide more examples of each concept.