MATH 1470.001/003
Fall 2004
Introduction to Modeling---Course Topics and Lab Calendar
Tentative Outline of Course Topics

This calender will be updated as the semester progresses. Please check it regularly. Last updated: December 7, 2004

Week

Week of

Topic
Lab
Due .001
Due .003

1

Aug 23
  • Go over syllabus, What is Modeling, Reading Questions Assigned
  • Modeling
No Lab This Week
  • F: Ch 0: RQ: 1,2,3

2

Aug 30
  • Modeling and Linear Models
  • Linear Models/Regression
  • Lab 0
  • W: Ch 1 RQ: 1-6
  • T: Ch 0: RQ: 1,2,3
  • R: Ch 1 RQ: 1-6

3

Sep 6
  • No Class on Monday--Labor Day
  • Regression/Correlation
  • Practice Test - Solved
  • Lab A
  • W: Ch 1 Exercises: 1,2,6,7,12,13,14
  • F: Ch 2 Reading Questions: 1-6
  • R: Ch 1 Exercises: 1,2,6,7,12,13,14
  • R: Ch 2 Reading Questions: 1-6

4

Sep13
  • Exponential Models of Populations.
  • Lab B
  • W: Ch 2 Exercises: 2 a-d, with at least one done by hand.
  • W: Ch 3 Reading Questions 1-3
  • R: Ch 2 Exercises: 2 a-d, with at least one done by hand.
  • R: Ch 3 Reading Questions 1-3

5

Sep 20
  • Lab C
  • W: Ch 3 Exercises 1-3
  • W: Ch 3 Reading Questions 4-6
  • R: Ch 3 Exercises 1-3
  • R: Ch 3 Reading Questions 4-6

6

Sep 27
  • Lab D

7

Oct 4
  • Lab E Starts
  • F: Ch 3 Exercises 4,5 (Template)
  • W: Ch 4 Exercise 6
  • F: Ch 5 Reading Questions 1-4
  • R: Ch 3 Exercises 4,5 (Template)
  • R: Ch 4 Exercise 6
  • R: Ch 5 Reading Questions 1-4

8

Oct 11
  • Lab E Continues

9

Oct 18
  • Predatory Prey Models--Calculation
  • Review--Sample Test--Lacks Spreadsheet Work
  • Test 2 (Doubling Time, Malthusian Predictions, Logistic Models, Demographic Transition) Reminder: YOU MAY USE A ONE SHEET, HANDWRITTEN FORMULA SHEET-- Old test Solved
  • Keys: Blue, Pink, White
  • M: Lab E Continues
  • Lab F for rest
  • To be based on in-class work Monday/Wednesday in Preparation for Friday's Test
  • To be based on in-class work Tuesday in preparation for Thursday's class.

10

Oct 25
  • Return Test, Review Predator Prey Models
  • Epidemic Models
  • October 29. Last day to drop.
  • M: Lab F
  • Lab G for rest
  • F: p 163, RQ 1-4
    (note change as of 10-26)
  • R: p 163, RQ 1-4
    (note change as of 10-26)

11

Nov 1
  • Review Epidemic Models
  • Optimization and Linear Programming Problems
Lab G

12

Nov 8
  • M: Lab G Continues
  • Solving LP Models in Excel Lab H
  • F: p186, Exercises 2a&d,3&d,4,5 (Template Corrected)
  • R: p186, Exercises 2a&d,3&d,4,5 (Template Corrected)

13

Nov 15
  • M: Solving LP Models in Excel Lab H
  • Lab H Solving LP Models in Excel
  • F: p 213-5, Exercises 2,5,8ab (Template)
  • R: p 213-5, Exercises 2,5,8ab (Template)

14

Nov 22
  • Intro to Game Theory
  • Test Review (New: Short Version and Long Version --Modified versions of last semester's test--Key)
  • No Class Thursday or Friday
  • M: Lab H Solving LP Models in Excel
  • No lab for rest

15

Nov. 29
Lab H Continues
  • M: Test Bonus: Turn in solutions to Modified versions of sample tests. Due at test.
  • F: Chapter 11: 1,5,6 a-h(saddle points only) -- Due at Final
  • T: Test Bonus: Turn in solutions to Modified versions of sample tests. Due at test.
  • R: Chapter 11: 1,5,6 a-h(saddle points only) --Due at Final
16 Dec 6 Review No Lab Meeting

Final Exam