MATH 242 - Modeling for Scientists I

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in MATH*160 or MATH*160B, and CSCI*135)(Coreq: MATH*242L) The class is designed to introduce students to concepts in mathematical modeling and scientific computing. The course is project based, and Computer Software is used extensively to implement models, solve problems, and visualize results. Topics include counting by enumeration, population dynamics, Newton's method for finding of equations, and fractal generation. F

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GROUP: Take MATH*160 or MATH*160B; Minimum grade C; GROUP: Take CSCI*135; Minimum grade C;

Corequisites:

MATH*242L Take MATH*242L;

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Mathematics; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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