Mathematics: a Simple Tool for Geologists

Uses geological examples to illustrate mathematical ideas. Contains a large number of worked examples, and problems for students to attempt themselves. Answers to all the questions are given at the end of the book.

Autorentext

D. Waltham

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Mathematics as a tool for solving geological problems; Chapter 2 Common relationships between geological variables; Chapter 3 Equations and how to manipulate them; Chapter 4 More advanced equation manipulation; Chapter 5 Trigonometry; Chapter 6 More about graphs; Chapter 7 Statistics; Chapter 8 Differential calculus; Chapter 9 Integration;