Topics in Applied Mathematics I

Math 311-102 — Summer I, 2004

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

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: 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 & 9, and selected sections in chapters 4-7.

Grading System & Tests: Your grade will be based on a midterm exam (16 June), a final exam (5 July, 1-3 pm), and in-class quizzes, which will be given every second class day. The midterm and final exams each will count for 35% of your grade. The average of the quizzes, with the lowest score dropped, will count for the remaining 30%. Homework problems will be assigned on a regular basis but not graded. 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.

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