AMATH 383: Introduction to Continuous Mathematical Modeling

TTh 1:00-2:20, MGH 241
(Prerequisites: AMATH 351 or MATH 307)

Instructor:

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

and

Teaching Assistants:

Mr. Donsub Rim
Guggenheim 406
tel: 685-
fax: 685-
office hours: see syllabus.

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 Press, Hardcover. (It is available at the University Book Store.)

Syllabus

Schedule and Homework

Homework and Exams	Homework Due Date	Homework Problem Sets	Homework Solutions
First day of classes	Tuesday, January 8
Tuesday, January 17	Tuesday, January 24	Homework # 1	Homework #1 Solutions
Martin Luther King Day	Monday, January 21	No class
Thursday, January 24	Thursday, January 31	Homework # 2	Homework #2 Solutions
Thursday, January 31	Thursday, February 7	Homework # 3	Homework #3 Solutions
Homework#4	due Thursday, Feb. 14	Homework # 4
PresidenT's Day	Monday, February 18	No class
Thursday, Feb. 21	Term Paper Proposal Due
Homework#5	due Thrursday, Feb. 28	Homework # 5
Thurdsay, March 14	Term Paper Due
Last day of classes	Friday, March 15

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: Notes

February 7: Notes

February 19: Notes

February 26: Notes

March 7: Notes

Some Pictures

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Tue Dec 7 16:30:37 PST 2010