Math 355
Spring 2014
Schedule
| Material Covered |
| First Half of Semester |
| Section 1.0: Overview and the Uses of the Term Model |
| Section 1.1: The Process of Constructing Mathematical Models |
| Section 1.2: Types of Mathematical Models and Some Practical Aspects of Model Building, Deterministic versus Stochastic Models, Implementing a Model |
| Section 1.3: A Classic Example (Planetary Motion) |
| Section 1.4: Axiom Systems and Models, Formal Model Building |
| Section 1.5: Simulation Models |
| Section 1.6: Practical Aspects of Model Building, Intuitive Evaluations, Statistics for the Model-Building Process |
| Section 2.0: Introduction to the Use of Case Studies |
| Section 2.1: Mendelian Genetics |
| Section 2.2: Models for Growth Processes, Logistic Growth |
| Section 2.5: A Stratified Population Model |
| Section 2.4: Moving Mobile Homes |
| Second Half of Semester |
| And additional topics chosen from Chapters 2, 3, 4, or 5 or from external sources, as determined by the makeup of the class and/or any specific suggestions from the class. |
The parts of chapters 2, 3, 4, and/or 5 or additional topics that will be covered will be determined later in the semester, and will be determined at least in part by the interests of those enrolled in the course. If you have a particular request (either for or against), please let me know. Suggested topics are not limited to those in our textbook.