COURSE CODE: MAT 333

COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION

TO INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS

COURSE LECTURERS: DR. A.U.

MBATA AND DR. OSUJI
 COURSE MODULE
• This course introduces the students to industrial
mathematics and covers various problems that can
• be found in industry. A problem-based learning
approach is recommended. Each problem studied
• motivates the need for learning the mathematical
techniques necessary to solve the problem. Part
• of the course involves writing a report on a project and
giving a presentation of the results. It is
• suggested that students learn to use appropriate
computer packages. Previous problems include
• Monte-Carlo methods for a financial application,
circadian rhythm analysis, atmospheric
• refraction correction and the Fourier synthesis of
ocean scenes.
 What is the Industrial Mathematics?
• Industrial mathematics is a branch of applied
mathematics, but where the latter can include
theoretical topics from physics, biology,
economics and computer science for example,
• industrial mathematics focusses on problems
which come from industry and aims for
solutions which are relevant to industry,
• including finding optimal MODELS that can be
used to resolving any industrial problems
What is the key objectives of Industrial
Mathematics?
• The Industrial Mathematics Program teaches
students modeling,
• simulation, mathematical and
• statistical analysis for careers in industry and
mathematical sciences.
• To safeguard the workers economic and social
interests.
• To contribute to the economic development of
the country through productivity.
• To establish a full employment situation.
 What is the Use of an Industrial
Mathematician and the Critical work
of an industrial Mathematician?
• Industrial Mathematicians/engineers use the
principles of calculus, trigonometry, and other
advanced topics in mathematics for analysis,
design, and troubleshooting in their work.
Problem-solving skills.
• As an industrial mathematician, one typically
converts physical-technical problems into a
mathematical model in the form of equations.
 Which industries utilize the concepts
of mathematics?
• Many areas in academia and industry depend
on mathematical sciences to open up new
frontiers and advance discovery.
• Research in mathematics contributes to
advances in areas such as medicine, cyber
security, weather prediction, digital data
compression and mining, aeronautics and
computing, to name a few.
Brief History of Industrial Mathematics
• Industrial mathematics was developed by the
ancient Greeks and Egyptians during the BCs.
• Achimedes is one earlier Greek pioneers.
• In Nigeria, well known mathematicians included
Professor James Ezeilo, with Chike Obi and
Adegoke Olubummo, was one of a trio of black
mathematicians who pioneered modern
mathematics research in Nigeria
• Sometimes called the "father of mathematics" in
Nigeria.
 TYPES OF INDUSTRY
• The main industry areas can be separated into
five main groups.
• Primary industries,
• Secondary Industries,
• Tertiary Industries
• Quaternary industries
• Quinary Industries
 FUNCTIONS
• Primary industries focus on converting and
extracting raw materials.
• Secondary industries perform the function of
converting and processing raw materials into
usable goods.
• Tertiary industries provide services that are
intangible in nature
• Quaternary industries are engaged in knowledge
services
• Quinary sector of the economy (human services,
culture and research)
 What are the 8 Core Sub-industries?
• Refinery Products Industry.
• Electricity Industry.
• Steel Industry.
• Coal Industry.
• Crude Oil Industry.
• Natural Gas Industry.
• Cement Industry.
• Fertilizers Industry.
 Classification of industries in Nigeria
• Industries are majorly classified into three:
• Primary, Secondary and Tertiary.
• At the top level, they are often classified
according to the three-sector theory into
sectors: primary (extraction and agriculture),
secondary (manufacturing), and tertiary
(services).
 Top 10 Industries in Nigeria
• Information and Communications Technology.
• Banking.
• Healthcare.
• Utility.
• Consumer Goods.
• Oil and Gas.
• Entertainment.
• Agriculture.
• Diary and Confectionary
• Transportation and Vehicular manufacturing
 What are the Meaning and
Characteristics of industry?
• A department or branch of a craft, art, business, or
manufacture. especially : one that employs a large
personnel and capital in manufacturing.
Systematic labor especially for some useful
purpose or the creation of something of value.
• Key characteristics of the industry include
geographic scope of the industry,
• the boundaries of the industry, and
• the dominant economic characteristics of the
industry
What are the 7 factors of industry?
• The 7 factors which influence the decision of
establishing an industry are:
• Availability of raw materials,
• Labour,
• Capital,
• Access to markets,
• Availability of abundant power supply,
• Modes of transportation like railways, roadways for
transportation of finished goods, and raw materials;
and
• Availability of land.
 Factors of Industrial Growth
• factors of production: land, labor, capital and
entrepreneurship.
• These can be considered the building blocks of
an economy.
• How these factors are combined determines
the success or failure of the outcome
 Industrial Statistical Modelling
• Requirements:
• SPSS, JMP, MINITAB OR EXCEL
• Real life Industrial Data Application
• Statistical modelling
• Meaning of model components and
• Comprehensive interpretation of results
Industrial Mathematical modelling
• This will be handled by Dr. Osuji
• Thank You for Listening