University of Utah , Department of
Mathematics
Math
5710-001 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
MWF. 11:50 - 12:40 am JWB 309
About the textbook: Renowned mathematician Gilbert Strang teaches applied mathematics with the clear explanations, examples and insights of an experienced teacher. This book progresses steadily through a range of topics from symmetric linear systems to differential equations to least squares and optimization. It clearly demonstrates the power of matrix algebra in engineering problem solving. This is an ideal book (beloved by many readers) for a first course on applied mathematics and a reference for more advanced applied mathematicians. The only prerequisite is a basic course in linear algebra. /Google books/
Prerequisites: Calculus series, a course in
linear algebra and ODE.
Course Content:
Independent study The students will choose
between
(i) doing a research project based on the course material
(either Maple or Matlab is needed) and making an oral
presentation, or
(ii) reading an assigned chapter/section from the text (not
covered in the class), doing the homework in it, and
making an oral presentation.
Grade: The grade will be based on the quizzes and homework (50%), project (20%), and two exams (30%).
ADA: The "American with Disabilities Act" requires that reasonable accommodations be made for students with physical, sensory, cognitive, systemic, learning and psychiatric disabilities. Please contact me at the beginning of the semester to discuss any such accommodation for the course.
Homework 2
2.2.2, 2.2.3 (c), 2.2.9, 2.2.14.
Homework 3
2.3.2, 2.4.2, 2.4.8, 2.4.10
Homework 4
3,2,2, 3.2.13, 3.1,15. Due Monday, September 30.
Homework 5
3,3.1, 3.3.4, 3.4.5, 3.4.8, 3.4.10 Due Monday, 10/7.
Homework 6
3.5.4, 3.5.7-3.5.8, 3.5.17, 3.6.9, 3.6.11, 3.5.18
Homework 7
6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.6; 6.4.13, 6.4.14.
Homework 8 (the last one!)
6.6.2, 6.6.9, 6.6.18; 8.1.1, 8.1.3.8.14; 8.4.2