Trent University 2000
Mathematics 411 - Mathematical modelling

Instructor

• K. Abdella
• LEC N124, 748-1543

Secretary

• Carolyn Johns
• LEC N126, 748-1531

Format

• Two lectures weekly
• Office hour: TBA

Text

• Reference books are reserved in the library.

Computer Software

• Numerical methods and computer algebra packages will be used throughout the course.

Course Content

• Introduction to the process of mathematical modelling
• Difference and ordinary differential equation models
• Partial differential equation models
• Dimensional analysis and numerical methods

Evaluation

Assignments
25%

Mid-term test
15%

Projects
35%

Final exam
25%

Total 100%

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is an extremely serious academic offense and carries penalties varying from failure in an assignment to debarment from the University. Definitions, procedures and penalties for dealing with plagiarism are set out in Trent University's Policy on plagiarism which is printed in the Univerity Calendar.

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