Mathematical Modelling

Dick Clements

ISBN 10: 0521089557 / ISBN 13: 9780521089555

Published by Cambridge University Press, GB, 2008

About this Item

This book, based on a successful undergraduate course designed by the author, describes mathematical modelling and its application to the solution of problems in industry and commerce. In the early chapters of the book the author first sets out a clear introduction to the principles of mathematical modelling, including sections on the various methodologies of mathematical modelling and their relationship to systems methodologies. He then offers some insights into practical aspects of mathematical modelling and proceeds to describe the development and operation of the undergraduate course upon which the book is based. In the later chapters seven case studies, based on real problems contributed by mathematicians working in industry, are introduced. Each chapter describes a problem, the solution originally adopted and variations on that solution introduced by students over a number of years use of the case studies.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mathematical Modelling
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521089557
• ISBN 13: 9780521089555
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 270 grams

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Synopsis

This book, based on a successful undergraduate course designed by the author, describes mathematical modelling and its application to the solution of problems in industry and commerce. In the early chapters of the book the author first sets out a clear introduction to the principles of mathematical modelling, including sections on the various methodologies of mathematical modelling and their relationship to systems methodologies. He then offers some insights into practical aspects of mathematical modelling and proceeds to describe the development and operation of the undergraduate course upon which the book is based. In the later chapters seven case studies, based on real problems contributed by mathematicians working in industry, are introduced. Each chapter describes a problem, the solution originally adopted and variations on that solution introduced by students over a number of years use of the case studies.

About the Author

Dick Clements first graduated in mathematics, and then completed a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Cambridge. He joined the staff of the Engineering Mathematics Department at Bristol University in 1973 from where he eventually retired as Professorial Teaching Fellow in 2007. He is still active both in research and through membership of professional societies in engineering and mathematics.