Discrete and Continuous Mathem ((5))

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Construction and analysis of difference models from physical, biological, social, and financial sciences. Cobweb analysis, convergence, stability and chaos in discrete dynamical systems. Phase plane analysis of systems of difference equations. Use of numerical and algebraic techniques to study change. The use of forward, back, and symmetric differences in data analysis. Divided differences as average rates of change and as approximations to instantaneous rate of change. Numerical and graphical solutions to differential equations. Riemann sums to approximate accumulated change. Prerequisite: Post-baccalaureate Standing & Math 2510 Calculus I (4 units lecture and 1 unit activity).