Math 646 Applied Mathematics and Math Modeling

Course Structure and Grading Policies:

• The course covers classical methods in applied mathematics and math modeling, including dimensional analysis, asymptotics, regular and singular perturbation theory for ordinary differential equations, random walks and the diffusion limit, PDE, and continuum mechanics. The techniques will be applied to applications throughout the natural sciences.
• There will be six assignments during the semester, including homework problems and more open-ended projects. You are encouraged to work together, but you must acknowledge sources of help.
• There will be a final exam (date TBA).
• The course grade will be a combination of course participation (15%), homework assignments (50%), and final (35%).
• There will be weekly reading assignments for the course. As part of your participation grade, each week you will send questions about the reading by midnight on Saturday
• Please speak to me at least one week in advance if you need special exam accommodation or if you need a make-up exam.
• Late policy: Homework is due at the beginning of class on the due date. Late homework is not accepted except: each student may submit one homework assignment up to one week late. This is meant to cover any unforeseen absence from class. If you will miss class for a religious observance or for a university activity on the day of an exam or homework due date, you must contact me one week before the missed class to arrange for making up the work.

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