Introduction
The Method of Optimization
Basic Concepts of Optimization
Geometry and Optimization
Factors Relevant in Formulation Optimization Problems
Calculus as a Method of Optimization
Mathematical Programming
Other Methods of Mathematical Programming
Probabilistic Methods
Using the Binomial Distribution
The Poisson Distribution
Simulation
Summary
Appendix 1: An Introduction to Calculus and Derivatives
Appendix 2: Simplex Algorithm, Algebraic Solution
Appendix 3: Combinatorics—Permutations and Combinations
Appendix 4: The Bernoulli Equation