MATH 223: Mathematical Modelling

2009 Trimester 2

MATH 223 CRN 10452, 22 Points (2009 2/3)
Coordinator: Prof Matt Visser
Lecturer: James Mc Gregor
Euan Smith
Prerequisites: MATH 113, MATH 114 (or QUAN 203);
Restrictions: MATH 209, (MATH 210 and 222)
Lectures: Mon Wed Fri 2-3 timetable
Tutorials: 1 hour per week, to be arranged
Assignments: Weekly
Assessment: 50% internally assessed, 50% final exam
Recommended Reading: Mathematical Modelling with Case Studies - A Differential Equation Approach Using Maple, B. Barnes & G. Fulford (Taylor & Francis, Inc.) (2002).
Course Materials: Some notes will be distributed
Prescription: The use of exact and numerical approximation techniques for modelling and solving problems in the sciences, including the study and analysis of dynamical systems that lead to chaos, systems of differential equations and their application in physical and biological sciences and the use of mathematical software for implementing problem-solving and presenting graphical information.
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