Topics in Applied Mathematics I

Math 311-102 — Summer I, 2006

Instructor: Dr. Francis J. Narcowich: Office: 302 Milner Hall; E-mail: fnarc@math.tamu.edu; Phone: 845-7369; URL: /~francis.narcowich/; Office Hours: 1:45-2:45 daily, and by appointment

Course Topics: Matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization of symmetric matrices, inner product spaces, orthogonal functions, Bessel functions, and a review of Stokes's theorem and the divergence theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 221; 251 or 253; and MATH 308 or concurrent enrollment therein.

Required Text: Richard E. Williamson and Hale F. Trotter, Multivariable Mathematics, 4th ed., Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 2004.

Syllabus: The course will cover most of chapters 1-3, and selected sections in chapters 9 and 14.

Grading System & Tests: Your grade will be based on homework, two in-class tests (12 June & 26 June), and a final exam (3 July, 1-3 pm). The homework will count for 15% of your grade, each in-class test for 25%, and the final exam for 35%. 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: I will pick up homework on a daily basis. Usually, I will assign several problems, only one of which will be graded. Late homework will not be accepted. However, if, for a legitimate reason you miss an assignment, I will simply drop the grade from your score.

Make-up Policy: I will give make-ups (or 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.

Academic Integrity

Copying Course Materials: "All printed hand-outs and web-materials are protected by US Copyright Laws. No multiple copies can be made without written permission by the instructor."

Aggie Honor Code: "An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do."

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Updated 5/23/06 (fjn).