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response = « **Course Title:** Applied Mathematics: Numerical Methods, Optimization, and Mathematical Modeling
**Course Description:**
This course provides an introduction to the application of mathematical techniques in various fields, focusing on numerical methods, optimization, and mathematical modeling. Students will learn how to apply mathematical concepts to solve real-world problems, using a combination of theoretical foundations and practical applications.
**Course Objectives:**
1. Understand the basic principles of numerical analysis, including interpolation, approximation, and integration.
2. Learn various numerical methods for solving equations and systems of equations, such as root-finding, linear algebra, and eigenvalue decomposition.
3. Familiarize yourself with optimization techniques, including linear and nonlinear programming, and constrained optimization.
4. Develop skills in mathematical modeling, including differential equations, integral equations, and dynamical systems.
5. Apply mathematical concepts to real-world problems in various fields, such as physics, engineering, economics, and biology.
**Course Outline:**
**Week 1-2: Numerical Analysis**
* Introduction to numerical analysis
* Interpolation and approximation methods (e.g., polynomial interpolation, splines)
* Integration techniques (e.g., trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rule)
**Week 3-4: Root-Finding and Linear Algebra**
* Newton-Raphson method for root-finding
* Iterative methods for solving systems of linear equations
* Eigenvalue decomposition and singular value decomposition
**Week 5-6: Optimization**
* Introduction to optimization techniques
* Linear programming (LP) and the simplex method
* Nonlinear programming (NLP) using gradient-based methods
**Week 7-8: Mathematical Modeling**
* Introduction to differential equations (ODEs) and integral equations (IEs)
* Separation of variables, undetermined coefficients, and boundary value problems for ODEs
* First-order linear IEs and Laplace transforms
**Week 9-10: Applications in Various Fields**
* Mathematical modeling in physics (e.g., mechanics, electromagnetism)
* Mathematical modeling in engineering (e.g., control systems, signal processing)
* Mathematical modeling in economics (e.g., supply and demand, optimal resource allocation)
**Assessment:**
1. Homework assignments (40%)
2. Midterm exam (20%)
3. Final project or presentation (30%)
4. Participation and attendance (10%)
**Textbook:**
« Numerical Analysis » by Richard L. Burden and J. Douglas Faires
« Optimization Techniques with Applications to Physics and Engineering » by G. D. Smith
« Mathematical Modeling: A Case Study Approach » by John R. Hauser
**Software:**
1. MATLAB or Python for numerical computations and data analysis
2. Excel or Google Sheets for spreadsheet calculations
**Prerequisites:**
Calculus I, II, and III; Linear Algebra; Introduction to Differential Equations
**Target Audience:**
This course is designed for students in the fields of mathematics, physics, engineering, economics, and biology who want to apply mathematical techniques to real-world problems. No prior experience with numerical methods or optimization is required, but a basic understanding of calculus and linear algebra is necessary. »