Mathematics: A Simple Tool for Geologists

by David Waltham

This is a short introductory maths text covering the essential concepts and techniques which first and second year geology undergraduates must learn. It starts with a revision of basic algebra and ends with a chapter each on simple differentiation and integration, and includes a chapter on introductory statistics. It adopts a gentle pace and uses geological examples throughout. There are lots of worked examples and end-of-chapter questions, with answers.

This book should be of interest to undergraduates in geology and earth science

some environmental science programmes

and courses on techniques in geology.

189 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1994