This is not a regular class! The format of the class is a weekly hands-on seminar where students will work together in groups on solving actual real-world problems provided by stakeholders external to the university, primarily from business, industry or government.

The Spring 2016 edition of Mathematical Modeling is intended to be a clinical capstone experience in solving a real-world problem using mathematics. This is one of a series of classes supported by a National Science Foundation award (DMS-1345999) through the Preparations for Industrial Careers in Mathematical Sciences (PIC Math) program.

Pre-requisites are Math 212 (Multivariable Calculus) and Math 214 (Linear Algebra) or Permission of Instructor.

The class will meet on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:30am in Fowler 113.

The goals of the Mathematical Modeling course are to:

• provide students with the experience of using mathematics to solve an actual real world problem of their choice by
• developing, testing and implementing a mathematical model of their own devising
• performing calculations and evaluating their results for accuracy and appropriateness
  
• assist in the preparation of students for a potential career in industrial or applied mathematics by
  
• exposure to non-academic stakeholders in business, industry or government;
• developing collaboration skills by working in small teams towards a common goal
• improving communication skills (especially of mathematical/technical content)
  

Last Updated  January 1, 2016