Use of Forrester diagrams, probabilistic and deterministic description of dynamic processes, development of model equations, simulation methods and criteria for model evaluation. Examination of current literature dealing with application of models and simulation in biology. Individual and class modeling projects. In-depth treatment of case studies in application of mathematics to problems currently under investigation in industrial and governmental laboratories. In-depth treatment of case studies in the application of mathematics to problems currently under investigation in industrial and governmental laboratories.
Case studies involve problems in mechanics, thermodynamics, and hydrodynamics.
Master's students Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. Master's student For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam. Master's student Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. Master's student Thesis research. Master's student For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.