MA422, Lia Vas --
Mathematical Modeling Topics
1. Basic
ideas and techniques of mathematical modeling.
2. Modeling
methodology. Modeling skills. Model reliability. Model testing.
3. Programing in Matlab. M-files.
4. Modeling
with differential equations. Continuous dynamical systems.
5. Modeling
with difference equations. Discrete dynamical systems.
6. Dimensional
analysis.
7. Empirical
(experimental) models. Effectiveness and validity.
8. Interpolation
and model fitting.
9. Simulation
modeling.
10. Discrete
and continuous optimization modeling.
11. Modeling
with systems of difference and differential equations.
12. Report
writing and result presentation.