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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As you plan your schedule for Spring 2021 I hope you will consider my Modeling & Simulation technical elective, described below. This course tends to fill up, so I suggest enrolling as soon as possible if you are interested.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Professor Jim Rathman<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CBE 5790: Modeling and Simulation<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Credits: 3<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Term: Spring 2021<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When: TuTh 2:20PM - 3:40PM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Where: Not sure yet, but probably online in "distance learning" mode<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Textbook: none<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Whether you know it or not, you are already an experienced modeler and simulator. Humans (and many other organisms) perceive and process information continuously and almost effortlessly - and they do so by modeling and simulation. Scientists
and engineers also process information to develop improved understanding of systems and processes of interest by developing models and performing simulations, but these skills must be learned and are certainly not effortless. This course introduces the basic
concepts of modeling and simulation. Some of our examples will be based on processes of direct interest to chemical and biomolecular engineers; however, we will also consider many other diverse examples in order to emphasize how these extremely powerful tools
can be applied to answer all sorts of interesting questions and solve all sorts of interesting problems.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Our focus will be on mathematical models, simulations of which are performed using computers. Learning how to write computer programs is thus a key skill in modeling and simulation. Our simulations will be accomplished using the Python
programming language. I will not assume any prior experience with Python, nor will I expect that you are a programming expert based on previous experience with MATLAB or C++, though of course such experience is useful. Programming basics will be taught from
the ground up and we will focus on application. This course is a good option for you if any of the following apply:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">- you like computers but lack confidence when it comes to writing original programs to solve problems<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- you are already an experienced programmer but want to get even better<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">- you like the idea of making computers do amazing things that occasionally even blow your mind<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The programs you write will allow you to perform interesting and informative simulations. You will learn how to use a computer to explore complex phenomena and learn new things. And if I do my job right, you'll enjoy doing these things!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Professor Jim Rathman<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering<o:p></o:p></p>
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