An Introduction to Mathematical Modelling

by Neville D. Fowkes

Demonstrates the challenges and fascinations of mathematical modelling and enables students to develop the skills required to examine real life problems. The various techniques and skills are introduced to the reader through the discussion of a variety of carefully selected problems and exercises, largely drawn from industrial contexts. Maple is used for the problems discussed and for many of the exercises, with suggestions and commands provided for readers unfamiliar with this software package.

464 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1994