Topics in Applied Mathematics I

Math 311-501; Spring 2011

Instructor: Prof. Joseph E. Pasciak: Office: 507B Blocker Hall; E-mail: pasciak@math.tamu.edu; URL: http://www.math.tamu.edu/~pasciak/; Office Hours: M 9:30-10:30am, W 9:00-10:00am and by appointment.; Meets: TR 3:55-5:10 pm, CE 222.; Grader: to be determined.

Course Topics:The first part of the course covers matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, bases, dimension, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization of matrices, and inner product spaces (first 9+1/2 weeks). The remainder of the course covers multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, the divergence theorem, integration by parts, Green's Theorem, and Stokes Theorem.

Prerequisites: MATH 221, 251, 253; MATH 308 or concurrent enrollment therein.

TEXT: (Required) Math 311, Linear algebra and vector calculus (at Texas A&M University), by S. Leon and S. Colley.

Grading System & Tests: Your grade will be based on two exams given in class, homework, attendance, quizzes and the (cummulative) final exam. The relative weights of the exams, etc., are given below.


Exam I     Exam 2   Final Exam    Homework, Quizzes and Attendance

 25%        25%        40%             10%

The dates for the exams are:

     Test 1: Week of February 13 (approximately).
     Test 2: Week of March 23 (approximately).
     Final: May 8, 8:00-10:00am.

Late homework loses five points per class meeting (unless accompanied by a university approved excuse in writing). Assignments will be posted on the class web page : http://www.math.tamu.edu/~pasciak/classes/311.

Make-up Policy: I will give make-ups (or satisfactory equivalents) only in cases authorized under TAMU Regulations.

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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