Mathematics 352

Course Syllabus
Spring Semester, 2013

Textbook Advanced Engineering Mathematics (4th ed)
by D. G. Zill & M. R. Cullen, Jones & Bartlett Publ. 2009
Lecture SECT. 10: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:05-9:55, Gore Hall, Room 116
SECT. 12: Mon., Wed., Fri., 11:15-12:05, McDowell Hall, Room 202
Professor Thomas Angell , 831-2250, Ewing Hall, Rm. 413
Office hours Monday, Wednesday, 3:00-4:30, or by appointment.
email angell@math.udel.edu

Plan of Lectures

Chapter Topic Approximate No.
of Lectures
Chapter 4 The Laplace Transform: theory and examples 7
Selections from Chapter 9 Vector Field Theory: vector functions,
differential operators, and the vector integral theorems 		10
Selections from Chapters 12 - 15 Fourier Series and Partial Differential Equations: Fourier Series,
The Method of Separation of Variables and the basic equations
of Mathematical Physics. 		19

Grading

Final
Exam 		Hourly
Exams 		Homework
Exercises
1 2 Approx. 8
35% 35% 30%

  1. Your final course grade will be based on the number of points you accumulate on these examinations, and exercises. You are guaranteed the following grades if your percentage score meets the cut-offs: $A- &ge 90%, B- &ge 80%, C- &ge 70%, D- &ge 60%, F &le 59%.
  2. There will be no make-up examinations, except where mandated by university rules. If you should miss an examination, your other scores will be averaged provided you have a valid excuse from the Dean's Office or Health Center. Unexcused absences will result in a grade of zero. You must take the final on the announced day and time.
  3. NO late homework will be accepted. Homework is to be handed in will generally be assigned on a Monday, and will be handed in the following Monday. There will be approximately five problems in each assignment.
  4. You may consult with others, but the work you hand in must be your own and NOT copied from others. For complete information on the University Policy on Academic Dishonesty, consult the on-line Student Handbook at

    http://www.udel.edu/stuguide/12-13/code.html

    Duplicates will receive a grade of F.

  5. Note that the drop date for the semester is Tuesday, April 16, which is AFTER Spring Break.

Examination Dates

Week EXAM DATE
Hour Exam I Friday, March 8
Hour Exam II Friday, April 12
Final Exam To be announced

  • It is a University regulation that you take the final examination on the date and at the time scheduled.