This course studies the process of mathematical modeling, namely, formulating a "real-world" problem in mathematical terms, solving the resulting mathematical problem, and interpreting the solution. Major topics include the modelling process, proportionality, geometric similarity, model fitting, graphical models, dimensional analysis, and deterministic and probabilistic dynamical processes (with models formulated as differential and difference equations). Applications are taken from science, business and other areas, according to class interest.
- Teacher: Kenneth Ward Sulston