This text presents a wide variety of common and new types of models. Sections begin with a general description of the scenario being modeled. The model is built using the appropriate tools. Then it is implemented and analyzed. Students are tasked to modify or refine the existing model, analyze it further, or adapt it to similar scenarios.
This text presents a wide variety of common and new types of models. Sections begin with a general description of the scenario being modeled. The model is built using the appropriate tools. Then it is implemented and analyzed. Students are tasked to modify or refine the existing model, analyze it further, or adapt it to similar scenarios.
Brian Albright grew up in Colby, KS; received undergraduate degrees in mathematics and secondary education from Emporia State University, Emporia, KS; and received a D.Sc. in systems science and mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis. In early 2004 he worked as a civilian transportation analyst at the United States Transportation Command. Since 2004 he has taught all levels of undergraduate mathematics at Concordia University, Seward, NE. He has published two textbooks, Mathematical Modeling with Exceland Essentials of Mathematical Statistics; has written two articles for The College Mathematics Journal; and has written ancillary material for several textbooks.
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Chapter 1 What is Mathematical Modeling? Chapter 2 Proportionality and Geometric Similarity Chapter 3 Empirical Modeling Chapter 4 Discrete Dynamical Systems Chapter 5 Differential Equations Chapter 6 Simulations Chapter 7 Optimization