MATH0315A-S11
Mathematical Models
Mathematical Models in the Social and Life Sciences
An introduction to the role of mathematics as a modeling tool and an examination of some mathematical models of proven usefulness in problems arising in the social and life sciences. Topics will be selected from the following: axiom systems as used in model building, optimization techniques, linear and integer programming, theory of games, systems of differential equations, computer simulation, stochastic process. Specific models in political science, ecology, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and economics will be explored. (MATH 0200 or waiver)
An introduction to the role of mathematics as a modeling tool and an examination of some mathematical models of proven usefulness in problems arising in the social and life sciences. Topics will be selected from the following: axiom systems as used in model building, optimization techniques, linear and integer programming, theory of games, systems of differential equations, computer simulation, stochastic process. Specific models in political science, ecology, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and economics will be explored. (MATH 0200 or waiver)
- Term:
- Spring 2011
- Location:
- Warner Hall 507(WNS 507)
- Schedule:
- 10:10am-11:00am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Mike Olinick
- Subject:
- Mathematics
- Department:
- Mathematics
- Division:
- Natural Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- DED
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 21952
- Subject Code:
- MATH
- Course Number:
- 0315
- Section Identifier:
- A