DR.  ABDUL HASSEN

Office: Robinson  324    Telephone: 256-4500 ext 3888 E-mail hassen@rowan.edu

Office Hours:  MW 1:30 - 2:00PM,  TR 9:30 - 10:30AM and  by appointment

Texts: 1. James Stewart  Calculus Concepts and Contexts(2nd ed.) Brooks/Cole

                2. Anton and Rorres   Elementary Linear Algebra: Applications Version ( 8th ed. ) John Wiley and Sons.

Objective: This is the first part of a two-semester course on advanced engineering mathematics. The objectives of this course are to develop the ability to:

1) evaluate partial derivatives and gradient of functions of several variables; evaluate double and triple integrals;

2) compute dot and cross product;

3) compute divergence and curl of a vector field;

4) perform matrix operations, evaluate determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix;

5) solve separable and exact differential equations;

6) use integrating factors to solve ordinary differential equations(ode).
 

Content: In this course we will cover the following chapters from the texts in the given order:

 PART I:    From the Calculus text we will study the following topics:

CHAPTER    9.  Vectors and the Geometry of Space

                     Sections 1 to 5 will be covered

CHAPTER    10.   Vector   Functions

                    Sections 1 to 4 will be covered

 CHAPTER    11.  Partial Derivatives

                    Sections 1 to 8 will be covered

CHAPTER    12.   Multiple Integrals

                    Sections 1 to 7 will be covered

CHAPTER    13.   Vector Calculus

                    Sections 1 and 5

CHAPTER 7: Differential Equations

                    Sections 1 to  4

PART II:  From the Linear Algebra text, we will cover the following chapters. The sections to be covered are indicated.
 

CHAPTER 1              Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices

                         Sections 1 to 7 will be covered

CHAPTER 2          Determinants

                        Sections 1 to 3 will be covered

CHAPTER 5      General Vector Spaces

                    Sections 1 to 4 will be covered

CHAPTER 7       Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

              Sections 1 and 2  will be covered

Grading Policy: There will be three (4) tests, three  (3) Mathematica assignments, and homework problems. The tests will be given according to the following schedule:

                                        TEST 1 (20% of total grade)  covers Chapters 9 and 10

                                       TEST 2 (20% of total grade)  covers Chapter 11.
For Test 1 and Test 2 extra problems clikc here.

                                      TEST 3 (20% of total grade) covers Chapters 12, 13, and 7

                                      TEST 4 (15% of total grade) covers all chapters in linear algebra

A brief summary of the main points of linear algebra can be found here

 The date for a test will be announced in class at least one week in advance.

The Mathematica Projects will be group work and will carry 15% of the total grade. You can form your own group of 3 or 4. If you are unable to do so, I will create a group for you. You will submit one print out for a group. The names of the group members must appear on the paper along with a signature. I group member who does not work with a group will not be allowed to sign his or her name.(This decision should be made by the other members and I should be notified when you hand in the project.)

 The Homework Assignments and attendance will carry 10% of your total grade. Home work problems should be submitted on the day you take a test covering those sections. Attendance will be taken for every class.

Numerical grades will be converted to letter grades according to the following scale:

      You should be aware that the only way to learn mathematics is by doing mathematics. Thus, I recommend that you do AT LEAST ALL odd numbered problems from the sections we cover. The table (click here ) contains a list of homework problems that you should submit on the date of  the test covering those section

Assignment I                Due Date 9/29

Assignment II              Due Date 10/29

Assignment III            Due Date 12/3
 
 

Attendance Policy:

Attendance is mandatory. An attendance sheet will be passed around at the beginning of each class period. Please write your signature next to your printed name on the list. If you are absent/tardy from a class, you must submit a note requesting that the absence/tardiness be excused by the next class meeting. Each student is allowed a total of three unexcused absences/tardies (combined). If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to study the section(s) covered and do the homework.

If you are absent the day of a regularly scheduled test, a grade of zero is automatically recorded as your test score. You will be permitted to make up this zero only when you can confirm that you were absent for reasons beyond your control.  In such cases, you must telephone 256-4500 extension 3888 (or send me an e-mail) and leave a message including your name and telephone number, the reason for your absence and the date you anticipate returning. Students who fail to leave the above information will be assigned the grade of zero for that test.

· Students will abide by Rowan's student code of conduct and policy on academic honesty (p. 19 and p. 28 of Rowan 1999-2000 undergraduate catalog, respectively).  Improper behavior will not be tolerated.
· Students are not permitted to leave the classroom during class period except for emergencies or unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Please use the restrooms before class begins.