MCS 386  –  Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

Credit : (404)     ECTS Credit : 5

Semester :     Spring  2011 – 2012

Instructor :    Dr. Fahd Jarad

                       Office: FEF R-205.     Tel: +90 312 233 1423

Schedule :      Wednesday 11:40 – 13:30

                        Tuesday     12:40 – 14:30

Prerequisite :  None 

Catalog Description :  Discrete dynamical systems. Optimization models and Linear Programming. Correlation and regression. Discrete and continuous probabilistic models. Predator-prey models, optimal harvesting, traffic flow. Verification and validation of models.

Textbook : Mathematical Modeling, 3rd Edition, F. R. Giordano, M. D. Weir, W. P. Fox, Brooks/ Cole Thomson, 2003.

Reference Book : A course in Mathematical Modelling, D.D. Mooney, M. R. Swift, The Mathematical Association of America, 1999.

 Evaluation Criteria :   Midterm 1    30%  ,   Midterm 2    30% 

                                     Final    40%

Exam Dates : 1st Midterm :  28 March 2012 @11:40 Place: NA 01                       

                      2nd Midterm : 02 May 2012 Place: NA 01 @11:40

       You are recommended to use calculators during  the exams                              

Final : to be announced later