MATH 6020 - Mathematical Modeling Topics

This course considers the methodology of modeling a series of practical problems. The mathematical tools used may include dimensional analysis, optimization, differential and difference equations, graph theory and network flow theory. The practical problems may include population dynamics, financial mathematics, scale models, scheduling problems, pollution, social group interaction, epidemics, and facility location.

Note: May be repeated for credit with the approval of the student’s advisor if topics are different. Open to graduate students only.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 5740 or instructor approval

Credits: 3 hours