Applied Mathematics: An Introduction Via Models.

Barnes, Ronald F.

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Applied Mathematics: An Introduction Via Models

Barnes, Ronald F.

American Mathematical Monthly, 84, 3, 207-210, Mar 77

A sophomore-level course in applications of mathematics was designed to introduce students to the diversity of situations in which mathematical models are used. The course precedes the study of the calculus, and is composed of a sequence of modules. A problem-solving approach is used. (SD)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Curriculum, Discovery Learning, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Probability, Problem Solving

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