MAT 405: Mathematical Modeling

Goal: To provide an opportunity for students to make connections between mathematics and other disciplines. To enable each student to analyze and adopt a particular model and to present her results in a public forum.
Content: An introduction to mathematical modeling and computer simulation of real-world phenomena, with special attention paid to the initial formulation of the model, the computer implementation of the model, and the interpretation of the mathematical or numerical results. The topics covered will include optimization models, dynamic models, and probability models while real-world phenomena will be drawn from such disciplines as biology, economics, chemistry, physics, political science, psychology, and sociology.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 205-MAT 208, MAT 210, MAT 300, PHY 121, or permission of the instructor.
Credit: 3
Note: This course may be taken to fulfill the requirement for the senior integrative experience in Physics.
Degree Level: Undergraduate