Numerical Analysis

Numerical Analysisusing MATLAB and SpreadsheetsSteven T. KarrisStudents and working professionals will findNumerical Analysis using MATLAB andSpreadsheets, to be a concise and easy-to-learn text.It provides complete, clear, and detailed explanationsof the principal numerical analysis methods and wellknown functions used in science and engineering.These are illustrated with many practical examples.This text includes the following chapters:• Introduction to MATLAB • Root Approximations and Partial Fraction Expansion • Sinusoidsand Complex Numbers • Matrices and Determinants • Review of Differential Equations • PowerSeries • Finite Differences and Interpolation • Linear and Parabolic Regression • Solution ofDifferential Equations by Numerical Methods • Integration by Numerical Methods • DifferenceEquations • The Gamma and Beta Functions • Bessel, Legendre, and Chebyshev Polynomials• Optimization MethodsEach chapter contains numerous practical applications supplemented with detailed instructionsfor using MATLAB and/or Microsoft Excel to obtain quick solutions.Steven T. Karris is the president and founder of Orchard Publications. He earned a bachelorsdegree in electrical engineering at Christian Brothers University, Memphis, Tennessee, a mastersdegree in electrical engineering at Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne Florida, and hasdone post-master work at the latter. He is a registered professional engineer in California andFlorida. He has over 30 years of professional engineering experience in industry. In addition, hehas over 25 years of teaching experience that he acquired at several educational institutions as anadjunct professor. He is currently with UC Berkeley Extension.Orchard Publications, Fremont, CaliforniaVisit us on the Internetwww.orchardpublications.comor email us: info@orchardpublications.comISBN 0-9709511-1-6$42.95 U.S.A.