Computer Architecture/Engineering, Mathematical Programming & Operations Research, Mathematics - Applied, Engineering - Mathematics & Design
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Overview
Emphasizing discrete models using difference equations and matrix representations, this book plays down the importance of calculus and differential equations in applied mathematics. Realizing that some students fail to see the relevance of applied maths, the author makes sure he uses modern and relevant examples. Each chapter contains numerous worked examples and problems for solution and all answers are provided. Looks at applied math in a very practical way - uses supermarket bar codes to explain error correction codes. First year undergraduates in applied maths taking courses such as introduction to applied maths.Editorials
Booknews
Writing for upper-level high school students and lower-level undergraduates, Barnett (emeritus, mathematics, U. of Bradford, UK) seeks to communicate the flavor of recent applications of mathematics, such as "decision mathematics." Topics covered include error-correcting codes (useful, for example, in compact discs and supermarket barcodes), the math involved in the use of computers to control engineering and other systems (for example, in the automatic transmission of a car, or for putting a satellite into correct orbit), and linear programming and other methods for optimizing the use of limited resources. This reprint edition includes minor corrections to the 1995 original. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
May 25, 1995
Publisher
London : E. Horwood, 1995.
Pages
220
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780138340940