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AMS 103, Applied Mathematics in Modern Technology

Technologies that drive our modern world rely critically on applied mathematics. This course explores "How does it work?" for selected technologies that rely on mathematics and statistics, e.g., internet search, social networking, financial markets, online auctions, cell phones, DNA sequencing, GPS, Wii, Google maps, and more.

Prerequisite:  Level 3 or higher on the mathematics placement examination

3 credits

 

Course Materials - Winter and Spring 2024:

"Applied Mathematics in Modern Technology" by Matthew Reuter, 2020; Great River Learning Publishing. This is an electronic textbook. (RECOMMENDED ONLY)

You may purchase access through an access card (ISBN: 9781644962992), available at the University bookstore), or directly from the publisher (visit www.GRLContent.com) 

Syllabus

Global positioning systems

Digital devices – data storage, data transmission, and data security

Graph theory and its application to organ donation

Search engines- algorithmic complexity, sorting, PageRank

Map apps and shortest paths

 

Learning Outcomes for AMS 103, Applied Mathematics in Modern Technology:

1.)  Identify mathematical concepts in modern technology and perform basic problem solving using those concepts.

2.)  Analyze selected human-made technologies that utilize mathematical methods.

3.)   Apply mathematical modeling, quantitative reasoning, and mathematical problem-solving to instances of mathematical problems arising in technology.

4.)  Communicate, in both technical and non-technical terms, ideas about technology and mathematical concepts.