Mathematical modeling is the process of creating a mathematical representation
of a phenomenon in order to gain a better understanding of that phenomenon.
The main goal of this course is to learn how to make a creative use of some
mathematical tools, such as differential equations, probability theory and
numerical analysis, to build a mathematical description of some physical problems.
A temptative list of the topics that will be covered in the course can be found here .
The plan is not definitive because I hope to adapt it to your needs and curiosities.
So I encourage you to contact me and let me know if there is anything in particular that is interesting for you.
Information on Assignments and Exams:
Lecture.
Assignments will be posted every Thursday in the proper section in Vista - WebCT.
Homework. Problems will be assigned weakly, every Thursday.
You can submit your homework either in an electronic version via email, or in a paper version coming to my office or leaving it to the front desk
in the Math Department (they will put it in my mail box).
Exams. There will be a Midterm Exam and a Final Exam.
The Final Exam will consist of a project in which the goal is to build a mathematical model for some real problem.
Smaller projects will be assigned as homework.