College Bulletin 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MATH 056. Modeling
An introduction to the methods and attitudes of mathematical modeling. Course content varies from year to year depending on student and faculty interest. Because modeling in physical science and engineering is already taught in courses in those disciplines, applications in this course will be primarily to social and biological sciences. Various standard methods used in modeling will be introduced. These may include differential equations, Markov chains, game theory, graph theory, and computer simulation. The course will balance theory with how to apply these subjects to specific modeling problems coming from a variety of disciplines. The format of the course will include projects as well as lectures and problem sets with the hope that those enrolling will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned to appropriate problems within their own area of interest.
Prerequisites: Linear algebra and several-variable calculus or permission of the instructor.
1 credit.
Alternate years. Not offered 2014-2015.
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