Mathematical Modeling (Undergraduate Edition)

Author: Expert Group of Mathematical Modeling Contest for College Students of Hubei Province
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Mathematical modeling is a course that studies the application of mathematical ideas and methods in various fields. This book introduces some essential mathematical knowledge commonly used in mathematical modeling, interspersed with numerous practical cases to explain the main methods and fundamental principles for modeling various real-world problems. The content of this book is rich and well-chosen, with an emphasis on ideas, methods, applications, and the cultivation of abilities. Reading this book helps enhance the ability to analyze problems and solve them using mathematics, as well as to understand the basic methods and requirements for designing, innovating, analyzing, and researching mathematical models. The book is divided into three parts, totaling eight chapters, covering differential equation and difference equation models, optimization and discrete models, as well as random and statistical models. Readers can choose to read any part without affecting their understanding of the content. This book can be used as a textbook for mathematical modeling courses for science and engineering students in higher education institutions, as well as a training manual for mathematical modeling competitions. It is also suitable for reference by university teachers, graduate students, and enthusiasts of mathematical modeling.