First year engineering mathematics

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Hello everyone!
I am currently in my first year of studying mechanical engineering and was wondering if there is anybody here who has studied this course, or perhaps, a similar maths involved course and could recommend me a book that deals purely with questions. I have already purchased an excellent book to aid me with any difficult topics and enable me to understand them, however, the one downside to this book is that it does not have many practice questions.
I have tried searching on amazon but the problem is I don't have a specific book title to search for. I am not even sure if there are such books available, i.e. no or little theory and primarily questions only. I want to start studying and practicing questions for my summer exams. Thanks in advance for any help!
 
For my undergraduate Physics degree i found Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences to be invaluable. its by Mary Boas.
 
i'm doing an electronic engineering degree, lot of maths. we were recommended a book by K.A.Stroud called engineering mathematics. i didnt buy it but one of my friends did and says its a really good and helpful book.
 
Hey guys, I forgot to mention that the book I have is engineering mathematics by Stroud. This is a brilliant book, in the sense that it explains everything in such a way that it is easy to understand. However, it does not have enough practice questions for my liking. Hence why I would like a book that is basically a huge book of questions and answers - no actual theory or very little (as I have the engineering mathematics book to deal with this aspect of things.)
 
The maths books from Stroud and James. Essential book for all engineers at SOton uni.

Modern Eng Maths by James is best for first year, Advanced is recommended for 3rd/4th year.
 
AJUK said:
I still have my copy of Engineering Mathematics by K A Stroud on my bookshelf above my desk.
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Im doing Chemical Engineering (at Imperial) and I Recommend Stroud too! its amazing!

there is also an advanced Stroud for your second year!
 
AJUK said:
I still have my copy of Engineering Mathematics by K A Stroud on my bookshelf above my desk.
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Yup, I use that one too. I'm a first year Chemical Engineer :)
 
Another thumbs-up for Stroud, although the book by James is also pretty good and recommended on a lot of courses. For more complex stuff Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Kreysig is also worth a look.
 
K.A Stroud - Engineering mathmatics.

And advanced engineering mathmatics by stroud.

KaHn
 
I did chemical engineering (cough 10 years ago) and still have my Stroud books.

But i find Perrys is better for keeping doors open.

Hardest thing on my course was the second year maths.
 
Try Mathematical Techniques by Jordan & Smith.

Visage said:
For my undergraduate Physics degree i found Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences to be invaluable. its by Mary Boas.
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A good book but I found it was only useful as a reference book only :(
 
Another vote for Stroud. I've yet to find a book that it is better at explaining anything, let alone engineering maths.
 
Oh btw you guys do all know once you graduate you will rarely if every use that maths again?

90% of it is just to keep maths teachers employeed and give you sleepless nights over exams..
 
House said:
Oh btw you guys do all know once you graduate you will rarely if every use that maths again?

90% of it is just to keep maths teachers employeed and give you sleepless nights over exams..
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You should try to build the PID controller on my desk without it :D
 
House said:
Oh btw you guys do all know once you graduate you will rarely if every use that maths again?

90% of it is just to keep maths teachers employeed and give you sleepless nights over exams..
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What did you graduate in, and what do you do now?
 
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