Math 211 Projects
General Instructions for Projects.
The projects in Math 211 are problems
that are more extensive than those you see in ordinary exercises. The solution
of the problem usually will require most, if not all, of the themes of the
course:
- Modeling A typical project will involve the application of
differential equations. You will have to design, or at the very least come to
grips with, the construction of the model.
- Exact solutions Where it is possible, you will be required to solve
the model equations with explicit formulas.
- Numerical solutions Where it is appropriate, you will be required
to use the MATLAB differential equation solvers
dfield6,
pplane6, and ode45 to compute the solutions.
- Qualitative analysis Finding the properties of solutions by means
of qualitative reasoning will frequently be needed to finish the project.
You will be expected to prepare your project report with the same care
as you do a paper in any course in the humanities. Working in conjunction with
the Cain Communications Project, we have developed a set of
guidelines for writing technical reports.
credits: I have borrowed this page from Prof. Polking's web site for Math 211 Spring 04
Project Two
The assignment for the first project is linked here. It is due on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 by 5 pm.
You will need to download a copy of the paper by Ludwig, Jones and Holling which is available (if you are on the campus network) at the following link: LJH
(Look for the download link at the top of the page to get a nice copy of the pdf file to print.)
In completing your project you are allowed to work together. In fact it is
encouraged. However, when it comes time to write the project report, this is an
individual task. Everyone is to prepare their own report. I said in class that this is a
pledged assignment. I mean by that that write ups should be done completely independently.
Project One
The assignment for the first project is linked here. It is due on Wednesday, March 16, 2005
by noon.
In completing your project you are allowed to work together. In fact it is
encouraged. However, when it comes time to write the project report, this is an
individual task. Everyone is to prepare their own report. I said in class that this is a
pledged assignment. I mean by that that write ups should be done completely independently.