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MATH 4700 - Foundations of Applied Mathematics

Mathematical formulation of models for various processes. Derivation of relevant differential equations from conservation laws and constitutive relations. Use of dimensional analysis, scaling, and elementary perturbation methods. Description of basic wave motion. Examples from areas including biology, elasticity, fluid dynamics, particle mechanics, chemistry, geophysics, and finance.

Prerequisite: MATH 2400  is required. 

MATH 2010  is recommended, but not required.

When Offered: FALL TERM ANNUALLY

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4


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