MATH 201 is a prerequisite. Considers the formulation of mathematical models, together with analysis of the models and interpretation of the results. Primary emphasis is on those modeling techniques which utilize matrix methods. An introduction to elementary ordinary differential equations. The final grade in this course is based on quizzes, tests, and a comprehensive final exam.
Special attention is given to the concepts of definition, theorem, and proof.
The mathematics is studied in an historical context. This introductory statistics course is designed not just for students majoring or minoring in math, but for any student who has taken a semester of calculus and would benefit from a more substantial introduction to the field. In fact, about half of the students who have taken this class are not math majors. Students must learn general principles and techniques for summarizing and organizing data effectively, for designing observational studies and experiments, and for drawing specific inferences from such studies. Data analysis software is used daily.