Modeling/Simulation

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Much of our work in the sciences involves trying to understand the behavior of systems that are too complex and/ or large to measure directly. Modeling such systems involves simplifying these systems by removing extraneous details and then using mathematical tools to predict the behavior of the simplified model. Simulation utilizes computational tools to allow us to add complexity and additional variables to our model. This course provides an introduction to modeling and simulation (including the computational tools necessary to perform simulations). In doing so, it provides instruction in conceptualizing, solving, and reporting on complex problems as scientists and engineers. Prerequisite: MATH-140