Description
High level discussion of what mathematical models are, how they are formulated, and the processes used to evaluate them. Survey of simple to moderately complex models, using analytical and numerical techniques, applied to problems taken from a wide variety of disciplines including business, science, and engineering. Uses basic tools of calculus, probability and statistics, linear algebra, and differential equations. The course also utilizes computational tools such as Excel, Visual Basic, GeoGebra, and MATLab.
Area of Investigation Fulfilled: Honors
Prerequisite: MA 244 with a grade of “C” or higher OR consent of instructor
Offered: Spring semester of odd numbered years
(Three credit hours)