Lecturer: Dr. Peter Wolfe
Lecture: MWF 9:00a.m.-9:50a.m. in ARM 0135.
Discussion sections: meet on Tuesday and Thursday in the Mathematics Building.
| Section | Time | Room | Assistant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0111 | 8 a. m. | 0201 | Mr. Khamron Mekchay |
| 0112 | 8 a. m. | 0104 | Mr. Baozhong Mao |
| 0121 | 9 a. m. | 0201 | Mr. Khamron Mekchay |
| 0122 | 9 a. m. | 0104 | Mr. Baozhong Mao |
| 0131 | 10 a. m. | 0201 | Mr. Yabing Mai |
| 0132 | 10 a. m. | 0104 | Mr. John Harlim |
| 0141 | 11 a. m. | 0201 | Mr. Yabing Mai |
| 0142 | 11 a. m. | 0104 | Mr. John Harlim |
Goals of the Course: , The goal of MATH 241 is to learn multivariable calculus. The culmination of the course is chapter 15 which deals with the integral theorems which are essential for the derivation of the fundamental equations of classical physics (the heat equation, Maxwell's equations, the equations of elasticity and fluid dynamics). We therefore will try to move fairly quickly through chapters 11, 12 and 13 in order to spend more time on the more difficult chapters 14 (multiple integration) and 15.
Texts:
Ellis & Gulick, CALCULUS, 6th ed., Thomson
2003
; (Required)
Cooper, A MATLAB
Companion for Multivariable Calculus ,
Harcourt/ Academic Press;
(Recommended)
Exams: There will be four hour exams; on February 18, March 11, April 15 and May 9 and a Final Exam on May 16. In addition there will be graded work in the discussion sections. Make-ups for hour exams will be given only upon presentation of an acceptable excuse.
Computer Work: We will be using the software system MATLAB .
Introduction to MATLAB: Here is a short introduction to
MATLAB that can be downloaded in either pdf or postscript format
Click here for
postscript . Click here for pdf
Homework: Homework is assigned according to the syllabus to be discussed at the next discussion session. (It is up to the individual assistant whether or not it will be collected.) Students are responsible for all homework problems. There also will be several MATLAB assignments to be handed in.
Grading: The discussion section work will count as half an hour exam. The final will count as two hour exams. The MATLAB assignments will count as half an hour exam. Therefore the final grade will be based on 700 points. Grading is on the scale 90-100 = A, 80-89=B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, < 60 = F. However, grades may be adjusted upwards on the basis of (a) improvement over the semester, or (b) an exceptionally good final examination.
Room assignments for the Final Exam
MATLAB assignments
FIRST HOUR EXAM, Friday February 18 in room ARM0126
SECOND HOUR EXAM, Friday March 11 in room ARM0126
THIRD HOUR EXAM, Friday April 15 in room ARM0126
FOURTH HOUR EXAM, Monday May 9 in room ARM0126
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