Applied Mathematics II

Math 312 -- Spring 1999

Instructor: Dr. Francis J. Narcowich
Office: 302 Milner Hall
E-mail: fnarc@math.tamu.edu
Phone: 845-7369
URL: /~francis.narcowich/
Office Hours: TBA, and by appointment.

Catalogue Description: Differential Equations. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II Fourier Series, Gibbs' phenomenon, Fourier integral and transform, orthogonal functions. Partial differential equations and boundary value problems, including Sturm-Liouville systems and applications to vibrating systems, heat flow and potential theory. Prerequisite: MATH 308 or equivalent.

Time & Place: TR 11:10-12:25, BLOC 156.

Required Texts
  1. David L. Powers, Boundary Value Problems, 3e, Harcourt Brace Javanovich, San Diego, 1987.
  2. Georgi P. Tolstov, Fourier Series Dover, New York, 1962.
Tests
  • Test I, February 25
  • Test II, April 15
  • Final Examination, Friday, May 7, 3-5
  • Syllabus: The course covers all or part of Chapters 1-5 in Powers and Chapters 1-3 and 5 in Tolstov.

    Grading System: Your grade will be based on two in-class tests, homework, and a final examination. Each in-class test will count for 25% of your grade, the homework for 15%, and the final examination will count for the remaining 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.

    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.

    Homework Assignments: I will assign and collect homework about once per week; it will be graded on a fifty-point scale. Your homework grade for the course will be the percentage of points gotten right. Late homework will be accepted (or excused completely) only for legitimate reasons, and may be penalized if circumstances warrant.

    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.''