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Rensselaer Catalog 2010-2011 [Archived Catalog]

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.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 2400 or equivalent.

When Offered: Fall term annually.



Credit Hours: 4