Applied Mathematical Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Approach (discrete Mathematics And Its Applications)
by Douglas R. Shier /
1999 / English / PDF
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The practice of modeling is best learned by those armed with
fundamental methodologies and exposed to a wide variety of modeling
experience. Ideally, this experience could be obtained by working
on actual modeling problems. But time constraints often make this
difficult. Applied Mathematical Modeling provides a collection of
models illustrating the power and richness of the mathematical
sciences in supplying insight into the operation of important
real-world systems. It fills a gap within modeling texts, focusing
on applications across a broad range of disciplines.
The practice of modeling is best learned by those armed with
fundamental methodologies and exposed to a wide variety of modeling
experience. Ideally, this experience could be obtained by working
on actual modeling problems. But time constraints often make this
difficult. Applied Mathematical Modeling provides a collection of
models illustrating the power and richness of the mathematical
sciences in supplying insight into the operation of important
real-world systems. It fills a gap within modeling texts, focusing
on applications across a broad range of disciplines.
The first part of the book discusses the general components of the
modeling process and highlights the potential of modeling in
practice. These chapters discuss the general components of the
modeling process, and the evolutionary nature of successful model
building. The second part provides a rich compendium of case
studies, each one complete with examples, exercises, and
projects.
The first part of the book discusses the general components of the
modeling process and highlights the potential of modeling in
practice. These chapters discuss the general components of the
modeling process, and the evolutionary nature of successful model
building. The second part provides a rich compendium of case
studies, each one complete with examples, exercises, and
projects.
In keeping with the multidimensional nature of the models
presented, the chapters in the second part are listed in
alphabetical order by the contributor's last name. Unlike most
mathematical books, in which you must master the concepts of early
chapters to prepare for subsequent material, you may start with any
chapter. Begin with cryptology, if that catches your fancy, or go
directly to bursty traffic if that is your cup of tea.
In keeping with the multidimensional nature of the models
presented, the chapters in the second part are listed in
alphabetical order by the contributor's last name. Unlike most
mathematical books, in which you must master the concepts of early
chapters to prepare for subsequent material, you may start with any
chapter. Begin with cryptology, if that catches your fancy, or go
directly to bursty traffic if that is your cup of tea.
Applied Mathematical Modeling serves as a handbook of in-depth case
studies that span the mathematical sciences, building upon a modest
mathematical background. Readers in other applied disciplines will
benefit from seeing how selected mathematical modeling philosophies
and techniques can be brought to bear on problems in their
disciplines. The models address actual situations studied in
chemistry, physics, demography, economics, civil engineering,
environmental engineering, industrial engineering,
telecommunications, and other areas.
Applied Mathematical Modeling serves as a handbook of in-depth case
studies that span the mathematical sciences, building upon a modest
mathematical background. Readers in other applied disciplines will
benefit from seeing how selected mathematical modeling philosophies
and techniques can be brought to bear on problems in their
disciplines. The models address actual situations studied in
chemistry, physics, demography, economics, civil engineering,
environmental engineering, industrial engineering,
telecommunications, and other areas.