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Topics in Applied Mathematics (Special functions):Math 311Fall 2009, MWF 11:30–12:20 in the BLOC 161Professor: Michael Anshelevich, 326 Milner, [email protected], 845–6679 (pleaseuse email).Webpage: www.math.tamu.edu/˜manshel/m311/m311.html.Office hours: M 1:50–2:40, TTh 11:10–12:10, or by appointment.Textbooks: LEON, “Linear Algebra with Applications”, 7th edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0131857851,and SPIEGEL, “Schaum’s Outline of Fourier Analysis with Applications to Boundary Value Prob-lems”, 1st edition, McGraw Hill, ISBN 0070602190.Prerequisites: Math 221, 251 or 253, MATH 308 or concurrent enrollment therein. In other words,vector calculus, calculus of several variables, multiple differentiation and integration. Later in thecourse, we will also use series and differential equations.Course outline:• Matrices and systems of linear equations (Chapter 1 of Leon).• Vector spaces (Chapter 3 of Leon).• Inner products and orthogonality (Chapter 5 of Leon).• Eigenvalues and eigenvectors (Selected from Chapter 6 of Leon).• Bessel functions, Fourier series, and the heat equation (selected topics from Spiegel).Exams: We will have two in-class tests on Fridays, September 25 and October 30. The finalexam is on Wednesday, December 16, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. If, under completely exceptionalcircumstances, you need to miss one of the tests, a make-up exam will be given. Only University-approved excuses will be accepted, and you have to let me know preferably in advance, and nolater than 2 days after the exam. The exams are closed book, closed notes, and calculators are notpermitted. You should bring your ID to all tests.Homework: weekly, due on Wednesdays in class. Homework problems may appear on the examsand quizzes. You are encouraged to work together, but straight copying of homework is not allowed.Late homework will not be accepted, but the lowest homework score will be dropped.Quizzes: There will be short quizzes in class, approximately one for every two homework assign-ments, announced in advance. The lowest score will be dropped.Grading: Homework and quizzes 30%, each midterm test 20%, final 30%. A total score of 90% ormore guarantees an A, a score of 80% or more a B, 70% or more a C, 60% or more a D.Scholastic Dishonesty: Cheating of any form is not acceptable and it will be dealt with harshly.In particular, copying work done by others, either in-class or out of class, is an act of scholasticdishonesty and it will be prosecuted to the full extent allowed by university policy. Collaboration onassignments is permitted for this course, however each student must write up their own solutions.For more information on university policies regarding scholastic dishonesty, see the UniversityStudent Rules.Aggie Honor Code: “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.”Other important dates: September 4 (last day to add or drop a course), November 6 (last day fora Q-drop), November 26–27 (Thanksgiving).1Students with disabilities: Come talk to me no later than the first week of classes. “The Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensivecivil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requiresthat all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonableaccommodation of their disabilities. If you believe that you have a disability requiring an accom-modation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for Students with Disabilities, inRoom 126 of the Koldus Building or call 845–1637.”Attendance: According to the University Student Rules, absence for three or more class daysrequires a University-approved excuse and documentation.Keys to success: Attend class (of course :) Solve all the homework problems, well before theexams. Spend more than seven hours per week working on the problems. Form study groups todiscuss the course material and homework problems. Read ahead in the text.All printed handouts and web-materials are protected by US Copyright Laws. No multiple copies can bemade without written permission by the


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