Topics in Applied Mathematics I

Math 311-501--Spring 1998

Instructor: Dr. Francis J. Narcowich
Office: 302 Milner Hall
E-mail: fnarc@math.tamu.edu
Phone: 845-7369
URL: /~francis.narcowich/
Office Hours: MW 10:00-11:00 & 1-2, T 11-11:50, and by appointment

Catalog Description: 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. Prerequisites: Math 221 or 253, and Math 308 or current enrollment therein.

Required Text
S. A. Fulling, Linearity and the Mathematics of Several Variables, preliminary manuscript, 1996. (Available from Copy Corner, 1404 Texas Ave. S.)
Supplementary Books: Linear Algebra and Vector Analysis, both in Schaum's Outline Series

Syllabus: We will cover material coming from chapters 1 through 8 in Fulling's text.

Tests

Grading: Your grade will be based on homework, three in-class tests, and a final exam. The homework will count for 10% of your grade, each in-class test for 20%, and the final exam will count for the remaining 30%. 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: If you miss a test, contact me immediately. I will give make-ups (or satisfactory equivalents) only in cases authorized under TAMU Regulations.

Copyrights: The handouts used in this course are copyrighted. By "handouts," I mean all materials generated for this class, which include but are not limited to syllabi, quizzes, exams, lab problems, in-class materials, review sheets, and additional problem sets. Because these materials are copyrighted you do not have the right to copy the handouts, unless I expressly grant permission.