Prerequisites: Math 2250, 3150, and 3160.
Text: Introduction to
Applied Mathematics,
by Gilbert Strang
Course Description: 3 credits. Symmetric linear systems, positive definite matrices, eigenvalue problems, equilibrium equations for discrete and continuous systems, boundary value problems in ODEs and PDEs, boundary integrals.
Homework: Problems will be assigned weekly. A random subset of
problems from each assignment will be graded. Late homework
cannot be accepted.
| Due date |
Assignment |
| Friday, August 31 |
Problem
set 1 |
| Friday, September 7 |
1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.9,
1.5.11, 1.5.22, 1.5.23. |
| Friday, September 14 |
1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.9,
1.4.10, 1.4.11. |
| Friday, September 21 |
1.4.15, 2.1.2(a)(b),
2.1.5, 2.1.6, 2.1.11. |
| Friday, September 28 |
2.2.1, 2.2.4, 2.2.7, 2.2.8. |
| Friday, October 5 |
2.3.1, 2.3.3, 2.3.7,
2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4. |
| Friday, October 19 |
Problem
set 2 |
| Friday, October 26 |
3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3,
3.1.4, 3.1.6. |
| Friday, November 2 |
Turn in project proposal. |
| Friday, November 9 |
3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.5,
3.2.6, 3.2.7. |
| Friday, November 16 |
Matlab assignment. |
Project: All students are required to do a course project,
which will begin about mid-semester. The instructor will provide
a list of possible topics, or with
the instructor's approval you can select your own. Project
requirements are listed here.
Interesting Links:
Gilbert
Strang's Lectures on Mathematical Methods for Engineers
Gilbert
Strang's Lectures on Linear Algebra
Grades: Your grade will be determined by your homework scores and your score on the project.
Students with disabilities may contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester to discuss special accomodations for the course.
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