Principles of neurocomputing for science and engineering

This masterfully crafted textbook for introductory vibrations courses covers all basic concepts at a level appropriate for undergraduate students. It contains a chapter on the use of Finite Element Methods in vibrational analysis. Meirovitch uses selective worked examples to show the application of MATLAB software in this course. The author's approach challenges students with precise and thoughtful explanations and motivates them through use of physical explanations, plentiful problems, worked-out examples and illustrations. The MATLAB Neural Network Toolbox is used extensively to experimentally illustrate certain neurocomputing concepts.*Most training algorithms are highlighted pedagogically in the book so they can be easily referenced.*