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MATH 0315 - 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 and MATH 0225 or by instructor approval) 3 hrs. lect./disc.
0.000 OR 1.000 Credit hours 0.000 OR 1.000 Lecture hours 0.000 TO 2.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lab, Lecture Natural Sciences Division Mathematics Department Course Attributes: DED |