Catalogue Description:
Topics in Applied Mathematics I. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S Matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization of symmetric matrices. Vector analysis, including normal derivative, gradient, divergence, curl, line and surface integrals, Gauss', Green's and Stokes' theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 221, 251 or 253 and MATH 308 or concurrent enrollment therein.Required Text: Steven J. Leon and Susan Jane Colley, Math 311: Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus at A&M, Pearson Custom Publishing, Boston, 2002.
Syllabus: The course will cover the following material. Part I: Chapters 1-5, and topics involving diagonalization of linear transfromations; Part II: Section 5.5, Chapters 6 and 7.
Grading System & Tests: Your grade will be based on homework, three in-class tests (October 1, October 29, & November 24), and a comprehensive final exam (16 December, Tuesday, 3:30-5:30 pm). The homework will count for 15% of your grade, each in-class test for 20%, and the final exam for 25%. Your letter grade will be assigned this way: 90-100%, A;80-89%, B; 70-79%, C; 60-69%, D; 59% or less, F.
Homework/Quizzes: I will pick up homework or give a quiz on a weekly basis. Late homework will not be accepted and missed quizzes will not be made up. If for a legitimate reason you miss a quiz or an assignment, I will simply drop the grade from your score. Quizzes and homework assignments will be weighted the same.
Make-up Policy: I will give make-ups (satisfactory equivalents) only in cases authorized under TAMU Regulations. In borderline cases, I will decide whether or not the excuse is authorized. Also, if you miss a test, contact me as soon as possible.
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