The UMAP Journal

Mission

The UMAP Journal focuses on mathematical modeling and applications of mathematics at the undergraduate level. The editor also welcomes expository articles for the On Jargon column, reviews
of books and other materials, and guest editorials on new ideas in mathematics education or on interaction between mathematics and application fields.

The UMAP Journal is published by COMAP, Inc., a nonprofit corporation engaged in research and development in mathematics education.


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    Contents of Vol. 17 (1996), No. 2

    Editorial

    Mathematics and Murder
         Underwood Dudley

    Cryptologia Undergraduate Paper Contest

    Article

    Mathematical Modeling in Chemical Engineering
         Umesh P. Nagarkatte and Umesh R. Hattikudur

    Combinatorics and Campus Security
         Arthur T. Benjamin

    Graphing the Berry Patch
         Philip D. Straffin

    UMAP Modules

    Clock Time vs. Sun Time
         L.R. King

    Closing in on the Internal Rate of Return
         Robert A. Beezer

    Reviews



    Editor

    Paul J. Campbell, Editor
    The UMAP Journal
    Campus Box 194
    Beloit College
    700 College St.
    Beloit, WI 53511--5595
    USA
    voice: (608) 363--2007
    FAX: (608) 363--2718
    campbell@beloit.edu

    to Paul Campbell's home page

    Paul J. Campbell / campbell@beloit.edu