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AM 170BMathematical Modeling 2

5 creditsGE SIUndergraduateStudent Option

Second course in mathematical modeling emphasizing the general process of scientific inquiry: model construction, tool selection, numerical methods of solution, critical analysis of the results, and professional-level presentation of the results (written and oral). Focuses on problems that must be solved using numerical tools. Applications are drawn from a variety of fields.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: AM 129, AM 112, and AM 147, and AM 170A. Enrollment is restricted to seniors with a declared or proposed major in Applied Mathematics, or by instructor permission.

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When it runs

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm
Cowell Acad 113A. ChattopadhyayOpen 35/40

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Ashesh Chattopadhyay3.3 / 52.8 / 570%33

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