Course Content:
References:
Prerequisites and Corequisites:
Knowledge of senior-level mathematics, including differential and integral calculus,
ordinary and partial differential equations, vector analysis and basic operational
methods. Students will be expected to either possess or concurrently develop
a facility with one of the existing mathematical software packages (such as
Mathematica or Matlab).
Educational Objectives:
The objective of this course offering is to discuss both analytic and numerical
methods for solving initial and boundary value problems by Fourier and Laplace
transforms, along with basic ideas of numerical methods. The emphasis is on
understanding and applying not proving.
Exams:
There will be two 70-minute tests and a comprehensive final exam. No make-up
exams will be given for the in-class tests. If you have a valid reason for missing
a test, your grade on the final will be substituted for that of the missed test..
Homework
You may collaborate with other students in this class to get ideas on homework,
but you must always do your own write-up in your own words. On homework assignments,
both the content and clear, complete, accurate presentation of answers will
count towards the score.
No late homework will be accepted, except by prior agreement.
Grading:
Your best in-class test: 30%. Your worst in-class test: 20%.
Final Exam: 20%. Homework: 30%
General:
I reserve the option of modifying these policies where appropriate as
the course develops.
Virginia Tech Honor System Information
If you are not on the class roll that comes out after the last add date, immediately check your schedule at a terminal and start attending the proper section. For no forseeable reason (computer and registrar personnel mistakes included) will you be allowed to stay in the wrong section or to drop a section for which you are actually enrolled after the last drop date. By simply attending a section you will not be placed on its roll.