Mathematics in nature : modeling patterns in the natural world

The Resource Mathematics in nature : modeling patterns in the natural world
Label
Mathematics in nature : modeling patterns in the natural world
Title remainder
modeling patterns in the natural world
Statement of responsibility
John A. Adam
Creator
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
"Illustrated, written in an informal style, and replete with examples from everyday life, Mathematics in Nature is an excellent and undaunting introduction to the ideas and methods of mathematical modeling. It illustrates how mathematics can be used to formulate and solve puzzles observed in nature and to interpret the solutions. In the process, it teaches such topics as the art of estimation and the effects of scale, particularly what happens as things get bigger. Readers will develop an understanding of the symbiosis that exists between basic scientific principles and their mathematical expressions as well as a deeper appreciation for such natural phenomena as cloud formations, halos and glories, tree heights and leaf patterns, butterfly and moth wings, and even puddles and mud cracks." "Developed out of a university course, this book makes an ideal supplemental text for courses in applied mathematics and mathematical modeling. It will also appeal to mathematics educators and enthusiasts at all levels, and is designed so that it can be dipped into at leisure."--Jacket
Cataloging source
DLC
Dewey number
511/.8
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
QA401
LC item number
.A27 2003
Literary form
non fiction
NAL call number
QA401
NAL item number
.A27 2003
Nature of contents
bibliography

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