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Mathematics 19

Mathematical Modeling

Thomas W. Judson Ph.D.
Preceptor in Mathematics

 
Location: Science Center 507
Meeting time: MWF 1:00-2:00
Exam group: 6
Catalog number: 1256

 
NEWS
  • September 20, 2002. There is a room change for this course. Math 19 will now meet in Science Center 507.

  • October 2, 2002. The course problem sessions will meet in Room 103 Harvard Hall on Thursdays at 2-3 and 3-4.

  • October 11, 2002. The course assignment page has been updated. Check the assignment link to view the changes.

    October 17, 2002. In place of section next week, midterm review sessions will be held in the Science Center
    • Monday 10/21 2-3pm Room B-09
    • Tuesday 10/22 4-5pm Room 216


  • October 23, 2002. First midterm. Check the handout link to for a review sheet for the exam.

  • October 26, 2002. The course project will be due on Friday, January 10, 2002. - Project Description.

  • November 18, 2002. A review handout for the second midterm is posted on the handout page. You also should hand in a short summary of what you intend to do for your final project no later than December 6. The course project information can be found at Project Description.

Course Description
Considers the construction and analysis of mathematical models that arise in the environmental sciences, biology, the ecological sciences, and in earth and atmospheric sciences. Introduces mathematics that includes multivariable calculus, differential equations in one or more variables, vectors, matrices, and linear and non-linear dynamical systems. Taught via examples from current literature (both good and bad).

 


 
Web contact: Mathematics 19
URL: http://www.courses.fas.harvard.edu/~math19/
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