Real Mathematical Applications: Solving Problems With Calculus I

1 unit

The purpose of this course is to show how mathematics can solve real-world problems and how calculus dramatically expands the range of problems that can be tackled. Each class will be devoted to the analysis of some problems, which may include dimensional analysis, the mathematics of convoys, Fibonacci numbers, fractals, linear regression, Euclid's algorithm, Stein's algorithm, network capacities, Braess's paradox, Galton's approach to surnames, how genes spread through populations, and the SIR model of infectious diseases. The first few classes will not use differentiation. Course enrollment preference is given to first-year students. Corequisite: MATH 1510.