AMSC - Applied Mathematics & Scientific Computation
AMSC420 Mathematical Modeling (3 Credits)
The course will develop skills in data-driven mathematical modeling through individual and group projects. Emphasis will be placed on both analytical and computational methods, and on effective oral and written presentation of results.
Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (MATH240, MATH461, MATH341); and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (MATH241, MATH340); and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (MATH246, MATH341); and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (STAT400, STAT410); and 1 course with a minimum grade C- from (CMSC106, CMSC131).
Cross-listed with: MATH420.
AMSC452 Introduction to Dynamics and Chaos (3 Credits)
An introduction to mathematical dynamics and chaos. Orbits, bifurcations, Cantor sets and horseshoes, symbolic dynamics, fractal dimension, notions of stability, flows and chaos. Includes motivation and historical perspectives, as well as examples of fundamental maps studied in dynamics and applications of dynamics.
Prerequisite: MATH341; or MATH246 and one of (MATH240 or MATH461).
Cross-listed with: MATH452.
AMSC460 Computational Methods (3 Credits)
Basic computational methods for interpolation, least squares, approximation, numerical quadrature, numerical solution of polynomial and transcendental equations, systems of linear equations and initial value problems for ordinary differential equations. Emphasis on methods and their computational properties rather than their analytic aspects. Intended primarily for students in the physical and engineering sciences.
Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (MATH240, MATH341, MATH461); and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (MATH241, MATH340); and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (CMSC106, CMSC131); and minimum grade of C- in MATH246.
Cross-listed with: CMSC460.
Credit Only Granted for: AMSC460, AMSC466, CMSC460, or CMSC466.
AMSC466 Introduction to Numerical Analysis I (3 Credits)
Floating point computations, direct methods for linear systems, interpolation, solution of nonlinear equations.
Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (MATH240, MATH341, MATH461); and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (MATH241, MATH340); and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (CMSC106, CMSC131); and minimum grade of C- in MATH410.
Cross-listed with: CMSC466.
Credit Only Granted for: AMSC460, CMSC460, AMSC466, or CMSC466.
AMSC498 Selected Topics in Applied Mathematics (1-3 Credits)
Topics in applied mathematics of special interest to advanced undergraduate students.
Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.