A First Course in Applied Mathematics (PDF)

Explore real-world applications of selected mathematical theory,
concepts, and methods

Exploring related methods that can be utilized in various fields
of practice from science and engineering to business, A First
Course in Applied Mathematics details how applied mathematics
involves predictions, interpretations, analysis, and mathematical
modeling to solve real-world problems.

Written at a level that is accessible to readers from a wide
range of scientific and engineering fields, the book masterfully
blends standard topics with modern areas of application and
provides the needed foundation for transitioning to more advanced
subjects. The author utilizes MATLAB® to showcase the
presented theory and illustrate interesting real-world applications
to Google's web page ranking algorithm, image compression,
cryptography, chaos, and waste management systems. Additional
topics covered include:

* Linear algebra

* Ranking web pages

* Matrix factorizations

* Least squares

* Image compression

* Ordinary differential equations

* Dynamical systems

* Mathematical models

Throughout the book, theoretical and applications-oriented
problems and exercises allow readers to test their comprehension of
the presented material. An accompanying website features related
MATLAB® code and additional resources.

A First Course in Applied Mathematics is an ideal book for
mathematics, computer science, and engineering courses at the
upper-undergraduate level. The book also serves as a valuable
reference for practitioners working with mathematical modeling,
computational methods, and the applications of mathematics in their
everyday work.