AMATH 383: Introduction to Continuous Mathematical Modeling

TTh 2:30-3:50, SIEG HALL 134
(Prerequisites: AMATH 351 or MATH 307)

Instructor:

Professor Hong Qian
Guggenheim 415E
tel: 543-2584
fax: 685-1440
office hours: TBA
and

Teaching Assistants:

Ms. Mikala Johnson
Guggenheim 406
tel: 685-
fax: 685-
office hours: TBA.


Course description Textbook Syllabus Schedule

Course Description

Introductory survey of applied mathematics with emphasis on modeling of physical and biological problems in terms of differential equations. Formulation, solution, and interpretation of the results.

Textbook

Topics in Mathematical Modeling, by K.K. Tung, Princeton University Pres s, Hardcover. (It is available at the University Book Store.)

Syllabus

Schedule and Homework

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Homework and Exams Homework Due Date Homework Problem Sets Homework Solutions
First day of classes Tuesday, January 3
Thursday, January 5 Thursday, January 12 Homework # 1 Homework #1 Solutions
Thursday, January 12 Thursday, January 19 Homework # 2 Homework #2 Solutions
Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 16 No class
Thursday, January 26 Thursday, February 2 Homework # 3 Homework #3 Solutions
Homework#4 due Thursday, Feb. 9 Homework # 4 Homework #4 Solutions
Thursday, Feb. 9 No hw this week; work on your term paper proposal
Thursday, Feb. 16 Term Paper Proposal Due
President's Day Monday, February 20 No class
Homework#5 due Thrursday, Feb. 23 Homework # 5 Homework #5 Solutions
Thurdsay, March 8 Term Paper Due
Last day of classes Friday, March 10

Grading

There will be no exams. There will be 5 homework assignments, each counting 10% towards the final grade. There is a term paper (40% of the final grade). The remaining 10% is for class participation.

Additional Course Materials, Notes, etc.

Week 1: Notes

Week 2-3: Notes

Week 5: Notes

Week 8: Notes

Some Pictures


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