Math 3550 - Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

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• Syllabus
  

You may access Mathematica software, in the following three ways.

1. Get your own free copy at Mathematica - Software Request - IT.
2. Any campus computer lab, including Tracy Hall Computer Lab, TY 126, and Elizabeth Hall Computer Lab, EH 213.
3. Virtual Lab: See Weber State Virtual Lab.

Activate your copy of Mathematica through "Activate through your organization (SSO)". See Wolfram support page for help.

• Mathematica for Math Modeling   This is the lab for your first homework. You will submit your work electronically as an attachment to email.
  
  
• Output of Mathematica for Math Modeling  This is the output of the above lab plus a few additional comments.
  
  
• Mathematica Notebook for Section 1.1
  
  
• Mathematica Notebook for Section 1.2
  
  
• Mathematica Notebook for Section 1.3
  
  
• Mathematica Notebook for Section 1.4
  
  
• Mathematica Notebook for Section 2.2
  
  
• Mathematica Notebook for Chapter 3
  
  
• Mathematica Notebook for Section 3.4
  
  
• Mathematica Notebook for Chapter 4 (Lecture and Spline Code)
  
  
• Divided Differences Notebook by Michael Woodruff
  
  
• Mathematica Notebook for Chapter 5
  
  
• Mathematica Notebook for The Monty Hall Problem
  
  
• Chapter 14-Dimensional Analysis and Similitude
  
  

Homework problems are due Monday, 9:30 a.m., before start of the class, unless stated otherwise.

• Homework 1   This is due electronically on Tuesday, Sep 5.
  
  
• Homework 2
  
  
• Homework 3
  
  
• Homework 4
  
  
• Homework 5
  
  
• Homework 6
  
  
• Homework 7
  
  
• Homework 8
  
  
• Homework 9
  
  
• Homework 10   This is due on Friday, Dec 6.
  
  

Individual and Group Projects

• Individual and Group Projects   This file contains groups members, all projects, submission requirements, publication/presentation opportunities, and due dates.
  
  

Report Writing and Presentation

• A Guidebook of Mathematical Modeling   This handout, developed by SIAM, very briefly discusses mathematical modeling.
  
  
• Report Writing   This handout shows how to write a report with a full example.
  
  
• Giving a Presentation   This handout gives some tips on making a presentation.