Open to all students.
Distribution: Mathematical Modeling. May not be counted toward the mathematics major.
Many areas of
modern mathematics have interesting applications to the sciences and
social sciences and are accessible to students with a background in
basic high-school mathematics. This course usually includes topics
from the areas of probability and statistics, linear algebra, linear
programming, game theory, and stochastic or probabilistic processes.
Students can calculate the odds of obtaining certain hands in card
games or the probability (very surprising) that two classmates have
the same birthday. They also explore systems of linear equations,
which are often used to describe real-world situations, and learn one
way that long-range forecasts (e.g. weather or economics) might be
made. These and other interesting topics make this a pleasant and
useful way to satisfy the Mathematical Modeling requirement.
Open to all students.
Distribution: Mathematical Modeling. May not be counted toward the
mathematics major.
