INSTRUCTOR: Andy Long. Office: ST 328; phone: 572-5794; email: longa@nku.edu

MEETING TIME/PLACE:

MAT370-001: APPLIED MATHEMATICAL MODELING
LEC   MW   04:45-06:00PM  ST  247

GOALS OF THE COURSE:

• To study basic types of models and how they have been applied.
• To learn/review some basic properties for these models.
• To study and apply the process of modeling.
• To practice technical writing and giving oral reports.
• To practice working in a group on realistic problems.

EXPECTED BACKGROUND: C or better in MAT220, or equivalent. If you have doubts or concerns about your background, please see me as soon as possible.

TEXT: A Course in Mathematical Modeling, by Douglas Moody and Randall Swift.

GRADING: There will be a mid-term test and a final, as well as a final project (paper and poster) which will be presented orally to the class. There will also be two mini-projects to carry out during the semester. Discussion questions may be assigned in conjunction with reading assignments. Your course grade will be determined as follows:

The tests will be given in class, closed book. The final is comprehensive. Make-up exams will be given only under extraordinary circumstances.

HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned regularly: some will be collected.

ATTENDANCE: The student is responsible for all material assigned or discussed in class. Attendance will be taken, and may be used along with class effort (as measured by participation - asking questions, answering other students' questions, group work, etc.) to resolve borderline grades.

WITHDRAWAL: The last day to withdraw from any class is 3/23/2001. After that day it is not usually permitted.

OFFICE HOURS: MWF 1:00-2:00, TR 2:00-3:00, MW 4:00-4:45. I am also available by appointment, and at random when approached nicely.

Notes:

• Course homepage: http://www.nku.edu/~longa/classes/mat370/
• I reserve the right to alter this syllabus if necessary. Any changes will be discussed in class, and all students will be notified.
• If you need accommodations for a physical, psychological, or medical disability please talk with me so that I may do my best to meet your needs.
• The general syllabus for all Mathematics and Computer Science courses should be considered a part of the syllabus for this course. It is available from the math office.
• No cell phones or beepers permitted in class without a doctor's orders.