Mathematical Modeling Basics | DelftX on edX

Apply mathematics to solve real-life problems. Make a mathematical model that describes, solves and validates your problem.

How do populations grow? How do viruses spread? What is the trajectory of a glider? Many real-life problems can be described and solved by mathematical models. In this course you will work in a project on your own real-life problem. You will learn to analyse a problem, formulate it as a mathematical model (containing ordinary differential equations), solve the equations in the model and validate your results. You will learn how to implement Euler’s method in a Python programme. If needed you can refine or improve your model, based on your first results. Finally, you will learn how to write about your findings in a scientific way.

This course is aimed at Bachelor students from Mathematics, Engineering and Science disciplines.

The course is for anyone who would to use mathematical modelling for solving real world problems. It suits business owners, researchers, students...