Applied Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences

Modeling Seminar

AML 612 – Fall 2009

Instructors

Dr. Gerardo Chowell

Email: gchowell@asu.edu

Dr. Xiaohong Wang

Email: Xiaohong.Wang@asu.edu

Dr. Carlos Castillo-Chavez

Email: ccchavez@asu.edu

Course Description

Presents and applies concepts and principles of modeling and understanding the tools for representing the structure and operation of complex life and social systems and processes.

Course Goals

By the end of the course, students will

• Be able to identify potential problems in the life and social sciences and corresponding mathematical and statistical tools that can be used for their study.
• Identify major specialized journals of mathematical and statistical applications in the life and social sciences.

Pre-requisites

AML 610 or approval by instructor.