Modeling Our Changing World
As mathematics and computer tools advance, they are increasingly used to model physical, social, and business phenomena. Many of these are changing systems, and conclusions about the models are used to make long-lasting policy decisions. In this focal study, mathematics and software background is provided to enhance understanding of how these assumptions and models are formed and what conclusions are drawn.
Instructions for Focal Study 24
Complete at least three courses and a minimum of 10 credits. No more than two of these courses may have the same disciplinary prefix.
Complete at least one course form each cluster.
| First Cluster (complete 1 course) | ||
|---|---|---|
| MATH 207 | General Elementary Statistics | 4 credits |
| MATH 226 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
| SOC 301 | Social Statistics | 4 credits |
| Second Cluster (complete 1 course) | ||
|---|---|---|
| MATH 301 | Mathematical Modeling | 4 credits |
| CS 130 | Introduction to Software Tools | 2 credits |
| CS 150 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 credits |
| Third Cluster (complete 1 course) | ||
|---|---|---|
| BA 305 | Business Finance | 4 credits |
| BA 451 | Deterministic Decision Models | 2 credits |
| BA 453 | Probabilistic Decision Models | 2 credits |
| BIOL 305 | Ecology | 4 credits |
| BIOL 466 | Genome Analysis Workshop | 4 credits |
| CHEM 220 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| ECON 101 | Economics of Social Issues | 4 credits |
| ECON 102 | Economics of Markets and Governments | 4 credits |
| ECON 321 | Intro to Econometrics | 4 credits |
| ECON 331 | Money and Banking | 4 credits |
| ECON/PH 334 | Health Economics | 4 credits |
| PH 200 | Epidemiology | 4 credits |
| PHY 202 | Introductory Physics | 4 credits |
| PHY 232 | Workshop Physics | 4 credits |