This text presents a wide variety of common types of models found in other mathematical modeling texts, as well as some new types. However, the models are presented in a very unique format. A typical section begins with a general description of the scenario being modeled. The model is then built using the appropriate mathematical tools. Then it is implemented and analyzed in Excel via step-by-step instructions. In the exercises, we ask students to modify or refine the existing model, analyze it further, or adapt it to similar scenarios.

This text presents a wide variety of common and new types of models. Sections begin with a general description of the scenario being modeled. The model is built using the appropriate tools. Then it is implemented and analyzed. Students are tasked to modify or refine the existing model, analyze it further, or adapt it to similar scenarios.