Math 640 - Course Outline - Fall 2007

Important Announcement (updated Saturday, September 1): The WebCT system is now operational. Most of the materials for this course have now been uploaded. Therefore, from this date forward, you should access all course materials for Math 640 through WebCT. The web address is http://elearning.tamu.edu/ and then you should login with your NetID number. After logging in you should see the link to Math 640. I recommend reading over the document entitled "the use of WebCT in Math 640" if you are unfamiliar with WebCT. Then go to the link to Course Content (the "big folder" icon) where you will see links to each course chapter. Assignment 1A is due Sept 10 and must be submitted through WebCT.

• Course Syllabus - general description, prerequisites, grading, and format

• Course Calendar - a weekly calendar of sections covered and assignments due; Note : assignments will be submitted thru WebCT, unless technical problems with WebCT persist.

• Preliminary Assignment, on the use of WebCT, due Monday Sept 3 (assuming WebCT is operational) - this assignment has been cancelled.

• Course Notes for Chapter 1 - a summary (in .pdf format) of notes for chapter 1 of the text

• Important Matlab Commands - a quick reference sheet for important Matlabl commands. Initially, Matlab will be useful for checking that your computations are correct (on homework). Matlab will be an essential tool for your project (due at the end of the term).

• Assignment 1A over sections 1.1-1.5 in the text, due Monday, Sept 10. Assignments should be either typed or neatly hand-written and will be submitted electronically thru WebCT (unless technical problems persist - stay tuned). Word (.doc) files are fine; if hand-written, then you should scan your assignment as a .pdf file for submission.

• Video-lectures. Summary lectures via streaming video (requires good internet connection).