Gander W., Hrebicek J. Solving Problems in Scientific Computing Using Maple and MatLAB

Fourth, Expanded and Revised Edition 2004, 500 pages
Modern computing tools like Maple (a symbolic computation package) and MatLAB (a numeric and symbolic computation and visualization program) make it possible to use the techniques of scientific computing to solve realistic nontrivial problems in a classroom setting. These problems have been traditionally avoided, since the amount of work required to obtain a solution exceeded the classroom time available and the capabilities of the students. Therefore, simplified and linearized models are often used. This situation has changed, and students can be taught with real-life problems which can be solved by the powerful software tools available. This book is a collection of interesting problems which illustrate some solution techniques in Scientific Computing. The solution technique for each problem is discussed and demonstrated through the use of either Maple or MatLAB. The problems are presented in a way such that a reader can easily extend the techniques to even more difficult problems.
This book is intended for students of engineering and scientific computing. It is not an introduction to Maple and MatLAB. Instead, it teaches problem solving techniques through the use of examples, which are difficult real-life problems. Please review the Maple and MatLAB documentation for questions on how to use the software.