Math 6/72041: Methods of Applied Mathematics I

Fall, 2013

TIME/PLACE: TTh 9:15-10:30am, 276 MSB

TEXT: Applied Mathematics, 4/e, J. David Logan, Wiley, 2013

REFERENCES: see 62041-reading-list.txt

INSTRUCTOR:

• Chuck Gartland, 362 MSB, 2-9112 (ofc), 330-342-0893 (hm), 330-903-1159 (cell), gartland@math.kent.edu, http://www.math.kent.edu/~gartland

• Office Hours: TTh 10:30am-1:00pm

COURSE OUTLINE:

• Ch. 1: Dimensional Analysis and Scaling (4 weeks)

• Ch. 3: Perturbation Methods (5 weeks)

• Ch. 4: Calculus of Variations (5 weeks)

CLASS OPERATION:

• Homework (from exercises in the text or problems integrated with the lectures) will be assigned regularly and collected periodically (with at least one week notice). It will be graded and returned. It will count towards the final course grade (35%).

• There will be a Mid-Term Exam (in class).

• A Final Exam will be given during the regularly scheduled Final Exam period for the course (Wed, Dec 11, 7:45-10:00am). It will only cover material after that covered by the Mid-Term.

• Please monitor your @kent.edu e-mail.

• Please turn your cell phones OFF during class.

GRADES: Homework (35%), Mid-Term Exam (30%), Final Exam (35%).

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: The official registration deadline for this course is September 8, 2013 (end of 2nd week). University policy requires all students to be officially registered in each class they are attending. Students who are not officially registered for a course by published deadlines should not be attending classes and will not receive credit or a grade for the course. Each student must confirm enrollment by checking his/her class schedule (using Student Tools in FlashFast) prior to the deadline indicated. Registration errors must be corrected prior to the deadline.

The course withdrawal deadline is November 3, 2013 (end of 10th week).

STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY POLICY: University policy 3-01.3 requires that students with disabilities be provided reasonable accommodations to ensure their equal access to course content. If you have a documented disability and require accommodations, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester to make arrangements for necessary classroom adjustments. Please note, you must first verify your eligibility for these through Student Accessibility Services (contact 330-672-3391 or visit www.kent.edu/sas for more information on registration procedures).

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PROCEDURES REGARDING STUDENT CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM: University policy 3-01.8 deals with the problem of academic dishonesty, cheating, and plagiarism. None of these will be tolerated in this class. The sanctions provided in this policy will be used to deal with any violations. If you have any questions, please read the policy here and/or ask.

PRE-REQUISITES: linear algebra (51021 or equiv), advanced calculus (52041 or equiv), intro PDEs (52045 or equiv), intro complex variables (52048 or equiv).

INFORMATION SHEET: Please supply the following on a separate sheet:

1. Name

2. Math background:

   1. linear algebra (4/51021)?

   2. advanced calculus (4/52041)?

   3. intro PDEs (4/52045)?

   4. intro complex variables (4/52048)?

3. Computing background:

   1. Maple?

   2. Mathematica?

   3. Matlab?

4. Comments

August, 2013