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Zusatztext "? this text could be ideal for the right course and the right group of students. An independent or directed study in mathematical programming using this book could be an excellent introduction to applied optimization for an interested group of undergraduates. ?"-MAA Reviews! March 2010 Informationen zum Autor Paul E. Fishback is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, USA. Klappentext Using Maple(TM) throughout! this innovative text is based on the multiplication of partitioned matrices as opposed to the older! more traditional approach that becomes bogged down with summation formulas as special cases. Endorsed by the Linear Algebra Curriculum Study Group! the multiplication of partitioned matrices is considered an important idea in a first course on linear algebra. Each chapter contains pedagogical devices where readers can check their understanding of the material by performing basic computations or responding to short answer questions. The book also presents various activities for group assignments and in-class assessments of applications! such as game theory! breast cancer diagnosis! and waste management. Zusammenfassung Integrating a learning approach, a linear algebra focus, Maplea software, and real-world applications, this text introduces the mathematical concepts and principles underlying linear and nonlinear programming. It solves problems using Maple and includes explicit Maple instructions, important commands, and sample worksheets. Inhaltsverzeichnis LINEAR PROGRAMMING: An Introduction to Linear Programming. The Simplex Algorithm. Standard Applications of Linear Programming. Duality and Sensitivity Analysis. Integer Linear Programming. NONLINEAR PROGRAMMING: Algebraic Methods for Unconstrained Problems. Numeric Tools for Unconstrained Nonlinear Problems. Methods for Constrained Nonlinear Problems. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. ...
