Catalog description: Math
311 Topics in Applied Mathematics I. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II,
S. Matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations,
eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization of symmetric matrices,
special functions; vector analysis, including normal derivative,
gradient, divergence, curl, line and surface integrals, Gauss',
Green's and Stokes' theorems. Prerequisites: MATH 221, 251 or 253;
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
in the text, and also selected sections in chapters 9 and 14. In
addition, it will cover the material in the copyrighted web notes
listed below. You are given permission to print one copy of each for
use in connection with this course.
Grading System & Tests: Your grade will be
based on homework, two in-class tests (9 June & 23
June), and a final exam (30 June, Monday, 10:30 am-12:30
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
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 5/23/08 (fjn).