Problem Solving with Fortran 90: For Scientists and Engineers (Undergraduate Texts in Computer Science) [Hardcover]

David R. Brooks (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0387982299 | ISBN-13: 978-0387982298 | Publication Date: August 15, 1997 | Edition: 1

This book provides students with an introduction to Fortran 90, one of the most powerful and flexible programming languages for scientific computation available today. The author shows how using computers and Fortran 90 it is possible to tackle and solve a wide range of problems as they might be encountered in engineering or in the physical sciences. Following a brief introduction to computing in general, the author presents a thorough guide to problem-solving and algorithm design using pseudo-code to develop an understanding of the steps that need to be taken to solve a particular problem. Subsequent chapters introduce the main features of Fortran 90 motivated by particular ideas and tasks that are typically found in science and engineering courses. Each chapter includes at least two complete programming applications which become progressively more challenging as the book develops. As a result, readers are encouraged to develop a sound understanding both of programming in Fortran 90 and of the invaluable tool it offers for addressing complex science and engineering problems. Students coming to computing for the first time will find the wide range of problems both accessible and relevant to their other studies.

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This book provides students with an introduction to Fortran 95, the most powerful and flexible programming language for scientific computation available today. The author shows how using computers and Fortran 95 it is possible to tackle and solve a wide range of problems as they might be encountered in engineering or in the physical sciences. -- Book Description

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• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (August 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387982299
• ISBN-13: 978-0387982298
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Problem Solving with Fortran 90: For Scientists and Engineers (Undergraduate Texts in Computer Science) (Hardcover)

Brooks gives you an introduction to the idea of using a computer to solve numerical problems. No previous experience with computing is assumed. He starts from scratch by explaining enough about the structure of a computer so that you can appreciate what is required in coding. He chose Fortran 90 as the language of instruction. There is no user interface. Which certainly does simplify the text. He focuses on the intrinsics of taking a problem, finding a [possible] solution, and coding that solution.

Quite aside from no user interface, Fortran is a procedural language. So the book goes into how to decompose a solution in this context. You should be aware that this can lead to scaling problems if your solution code gets large. Which is why object oriented approaches are preferred. But for the problems used in the text, and for those you are likely to encounter, this should not be an issue.