MCS 386  –  Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

Credit : (303) Elective Course     

Semester :   2024 – 2025 Spring

Instructor :   Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozlem DEFTERLI

Schedule :   Tuesday 09:20 – 11:10 & Thursday 11:20 - 12:10 (L112)

Office Hour :  Monday 11:20-12:10 & Tuesday 11:20-12:10 (R220)

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, 4th Edition, M.M. Meerschaert, Academic Press, 2013.

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  30%,  HWs %20, Final 50%

Attendance: A minimum % of 50 participation in all classes through the semester is an eligibility criterion to attend the Final Examination!! This criterion is valid for the students taking the course newly and who failed earlier with the NA grade.

Exam Dates:

Midterm: 16.04.2025 Wednesday at 15:20 at RB-03, Content: check the Webonline course page for the exam content info with the given lecture notes!

Final Exam: 29.05.2025 Thursday at 10:00, NB06, Content: check the Webonline course page for the exam content info with the given lecture notes!

MakeUp Exam: 30.05.2025 Friday at 13:00