Required Text: James P. Keener, Principles of Applied Mathematics: Transformation and Approximation, second (revised) edition, Westview Press, Boulder, Colorado, 2000.
Topics: The course will cover selected sections in chapter 1, most of chapters 2-4, and the start of chapter 5.
Grading System & Tests: Your grade will be based a mid-term, a final exam (Monday, 13 December, 10:30-12:30 pm), and homework. The mid-term will count for 40% of your grade, the homework for 20%, and the final examination will count for the remaining 40%. Your letter grade will be assigned this way: 90-100%, A; 80-89%, B; 70-79%, C; 60-69%, D; 59% or less, F.
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
Americans with Disabilities Act Policy Statement: "The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe that you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for Students with Disabilities, in Room 126 of the Koldus Building or call 845-1637."
Updated 8/23/10 (fjn).