MATH 142
Mathematical Modeling
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: courses 32B, 33B. Introduction to fundamental principles and spirit of applied mathematics. Emphasis on manner in which mathematical models are constructed for physical problems. Illustrations from many fields of endeavor, such as physical sciences, biology, economics, and traffic dynamics.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Fall 2020 - This is the second class I took with Prof. Nurbekyan and so far he's the best instructor I had. He explains every concept really clearly and really cares about student learning. I felt like he gave a great understanding of not just the concept but some of its interesting implications, and at the end of the quarter I felt like I had a great grasp of the concepts taught. The class itself sounds really interesting at first, but then there was lots of physics involved which is least favorite topic for almost every math major. Syllabus consist of 20% hw (typically 5-6 question but grading on it was pretty tough), 15% group project (which was very engaging and helpful), 35% midterm and 30% final (which both where really difficult to solve)
Fall 2020 - This is the second class I took with Prof. Nurbekyan and so far he's the best instructor I had. He explains every concept really clearly and really cares about student learning. I felt like he gave a great understanding of not just the concept but some of its interesting implications, and at the end of the quarter I felt like I had a great grasp of the concepts taught. The class itself sounds really interesting at first, but then there was lots of physics involved which is least favorite topic for almost every math major. Syllabus consist of 20% hw (typically 5-6 question but grading on it was pretty tough), 15% group project (which was very engaging and helpful), 35% midterm and 30% final (which both where really difficult to solve)
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The course I took last quarter was his 142. According to my friends who used to take other professors' 142, 142 is an easy class. But when I took Schroeder's 142, I understood what the word ' suicide ' means. His 142 is the hardest class I have taken in UCLA, especially for the final, which makes you want to end your life immediately. What I wanna say: you wanna be alive? Do not take his class!
The course I took last quarter was his 142. According to my friends who used to take other professors' 142, 142 is an easy class. But when I took Schroeder's 142, I understood what the word ' suicide ' means. His 142 is the hardest class I have taken in UCLA, especially for the final, which makes you want to end your life immediately. What I wanna say: you wanna be alive? Do not take his class!
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