Math 474 Mathematical Modeling, Spring 2009
Section 01 7:05-8:20 am TR Sci 102
Instructor: Dr. Z. Zeng, Office: Sci 218D, Phone: 773-442-5763
email: zzeng@neiu.edu
Web site: http://www.neiu.edu/~zzeng
Office hours: 11:00-1:30, Tuesday and Thursday
No appointment needed in regular office hours.
Text: A Course in Mathematical Modeling, D. Mooney and R. Swift, MAA
Software: It is recommended that you purchase Maple 12 if you have a
computer at home. Maplesoft offers substantial discount to students
in this class (Promotion code: AP49005). Click [here] for details.
Course This course is a student-active, cooperative learning, and writing
Description course; a course in which we will discover and explore together the
world of mathematical modeling. The book we are using focuses on a
variety of models, which I hope gives each of you insight into the
application of mathematics to diverse fields.
The objectives for the course are to develop an understanding of
the process of modeling and of the potential of applying mathematics
to aid in understanding diverse phenomena, to integrate mathematical
skills, to encourage a cooperative approach to problem-solving and to
improve communication skills.
No particular prerequisites are assumed, other than those required
for our MS program.
Method Evaluation of your performance in the course is based on
of Evaluation take-home projects. Each project is usually due in two weeks and
will be graded on 20-point basis. If a project takes longer, say
3 weeks, it would worth 30 points, and so on.
The letter grade scale:
90-100%: A, 80-89%: B, 65-79%: C
Department secretaries will not give out final grades. Please do not ask.
Friday, April 3 is the last day to drop this class