Finite Mathematics as Environmental Modeling

Author: Paul J. Campbell

This paper surveys the landscape of courses outside the track leading to calculus, describes an offering of a Finite Mathematics course that featured environmental modeling, discusses what such a course requires from an instructor and from students, and includes references to curricular resources.

Table of Contents:

ABSTRACT

THE EVOLUTION OF FINITE MATHEMATICS

WHERE DOES MATHEMATICAL MODELING FIT IN?

FINITE MATHEMATICS AS ENVIRONMENTAL MODELING

THE SYLLABUS

EXAM PROBLEMS

HOW DID IT GO?

WHAT DOES SUCH A COURSE REQUIRE?

RESOURCES
Texts
Software
Radon
Asteroids
STELLA Modeling
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Risk Assessment
Human Population
Other Sources

REFERENCES

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR