This text is a clear, concise introduction to problem solving and the C++ programming language. The authors’ proven five-step problem solving methodology is presented and then incorporated in every chapter of the text. Outstanding engineering and scientific applications are used throughout; all applications are centered around the theme of engineering challenges in the 21st century.

Includes index.

1. Engineering Problem Solving -- 2. Simple C Programs -- 3. Control Structures and Data Files -- 4. Modular Programming with Functions -- 5. Arrays and Matrices -- 6. An Introduction to Pointers -- 7. Introduction to Structures -- 8. An Introduction to C++ -- App. A. ANSI C Standard Library -- App. B. ASCII Character Codes -- App. C. Using Matlab to Plot Data from ASCII Files.

"Delores M. Etter and Jeanine A. Ingber provide an introduction to engineering problem solving using the ANSI C programming language that features the widest variety of real world applications available. The authors employ an easy-to-use, problem-solving methodology to solve a diverse range of problems from areas including electrical, computer, mechanical, civil, chemical, and environmental engineering and computer science. The emphasis on engineering and scientific problem solving remain as an integral part of the text."--BOOK JACKET.

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