| Joseph M. Mahaffy |
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| Math 636: Mathematical Modeling | Fall 2018 |
Course Information for Math 636
This course develops basic concepts of mathematical modeling at the first year graduate level. Mathematical modeling uses a variety of mathematical techniques applied to various fields of science. My course will primarily have applications from the field of biological sciences, but other applications from physics and chemistry are included. The mathematical techniques will range from algebraic fitting techniques, dynamical systems, differential equations, linear algebra, probability theory, Monte Carlo simulations, and data analysis. Computers are used for most of the modeling examples with MatLab, Maple, and Excel, being the primary computer tools demonstated.
Details of the course and timelines are available on the HW Assignment page.
Math 636 - Fall 2018
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Joseph
Mahaffy
Professor, Mathematical Biology |
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| Lectures: 17:30-18:45 TTh in GMCS 328 | Office phone: 619-594-3743 |
| Office Hours: T 1530-1720 in MLC and Th 1530-1720 in GMCS 593 |
Fax: 619-594-6746 |
| Office location: GMCS 593 | E-mail: jmahaffy@mail.sdsu.edu |
Prerequisites
Math 254 and 337 or Math 342A and 342B or Eng 280.
No Textbook
Lecture Notes
are available online.
Lab
Manual (MatLab and Maple) and Lab
Manual (Excel and Maple) are being developed with much of
the first part completed and online.
Course Assessment and Grading
Grading weighting is subject to change depending on how the class is proceeding.
- Homework is 60%
of grade:
- Homework asignments, including WeBWorK
- Article Reviews are 5% of grade.
- Exams 20% of grade: A midterm and a Final.
- Final Project is 15% of grade.
The grade divisions are typically 85-100 is an A, 73-85 is a B, 62-73 is a C, 50-62 is a D, and below 50 is an F with + or - assigned near the boundary (within 3%).
The Syllabus has details on course policies.
For questions concerning the webpage contact Joseph Mahaffy.