Prerequisites: CS 160 or equivalent knowledge of computer
programming and at least one course of calculus, finite mathematics or probability
with grades of C or higher. This course is intended to be accessible to
students outside the mathematical and physical sciences. Formulation
of mathematical models for applications in the biological, physical, and social
sciences. Discrete and continuous models employing random and nonrandom
simulation will be studied, with projects selected to fit the background and
interests of the students. (Undergraduate Bulletin 2004-2006)