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 and 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.
- ISBN10 1891389173
- ISBN13 9781891389177
- Publish Date 1 February 2001
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 12 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University Science Books,U.S.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 211
- Language English