Consider a Cylindrical Cow: More Adventures in Environmental Problem Solving (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781891389177)

This book uses real problems in environmental sciencerather than relying on the more traditional "cookbook" problems foundin textbooks.
Following in the tradition of Consider a Spherical Cow, the Cylindrical Cow will help students achieve a whole new level of environmental modeling and problem solving. Featuring a new core set of 25 fully worked-out problems, this book uses real problems in environmental science rather than relying on the more traditional "cookbook" problems found in textbooks. It is organized according to five thematic sections on probability, optimization, scaling, differential equations, and stability & feedback. Each section begins with a general treatment of the relevant mathematical concepts, and concludes with a range of homework exercises to help students sharpen their modeling skills. Like its predecessor, this book will empower students with the mathematical skills needed to cut through the complexity of real-world problems.

Author: John Harte
ISBN-10: 1891389173
ISBN-13: 9781891389177
Publisher: University Science Books
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2001
Pages: 211
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 9.22h x 7.38w x 0.58d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 06/01/2001 pg. 7