MATH 01.235 – Mathematics for Engineering Analysis I
Fall 2007

Professor: Dr. Paul J. Laumakis

Office: Robinson Hall Room 229G

Phone: x 3872

E-mail: laumakis@rowan.edu

Office Hours: MWR 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. and by appointment

Course Description: This course involves the study of functions of several variables, vector calculus, linear algebra, numerical analysis and ordinary differential equations. Topical coverage includes multivariable calculus, vector differential calculus, matrix operations, linear system analysis, numerical methods and first order ordinary differential equations. The Mathematica computer algebra system is required for this course.

Course Objectives: This course is intended to provide the student with the working mathematical knowledge that is required to support continued study in the engineering disciplines. The development of critical thinking and mathematical problem solving skills will be accomplished primarily through a student-centered learning process. Through this process, students will develop the crucial ability to learn on their own. In-class group work, in addition to small team efforts on application-oriented projects derived from a variety of disciplines, will serve to improve the student’s ability to work with others while strengthening communication skills. Additionally, these application problems will allow the student to acquire expertise in the mathematical modeling process and engage the student in the prudent use of available technology.

Attendance: In order to effectively accomplish the course objectives, students are expected to attend every class and be on time. If you are absent from class for any reason, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed, including any announcements. You may find out what you missed from your classmates or by contacting me directly. Excessive absence or lateness may result in a lower final grade for the course.

Textbooks: (1) Stewart, James, Calculus: Concepts and Contexts, 3rd ed., Brooks/Cole, 2005.
(2) Mathematica for Calculus III workbook (Optional).
(3) Anton, Howard & Rorres, Chris, Elementary Linear Algebra: Applications
Version, 9th ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2005.
(4) Nagle, R., Saff, E. & Snider, A., Fundamentals of Differential Equations, 6th ed.,
Addison Wesley Longman, 2004.
Academic Honesty: All forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. First-time offenders will be issued an immediate grade of F for the course and a permanent record of the cheating offense will be included in your academic transcript.

Miscellaneous: In order to avoid disruption during class, all cell phones, beepers, and the like are to be turned off before entering the classroom.

Grading Policy: Final grades will be determined as follows:

Group Projects 450 pts.
Quizzes 400 pts.
Project Quizzes 150 pts.
Participation 100 pts.
Total 1100 pts.

Notes: (1) All students must be present for all graded events. No make-ups will be given and a
grade of zero will be assigned for any missed graded events.
(2) The lowest Quiz grade for each student will be dropped at the end of the semester.
(3) The final letter grade assigned to each student will be determined based on
performance in the above listed categories relative to the other students in the course.

* Note that section reading assignments from Class 2 to Class 17 are from the Calculus book, Class 20 through Class 29 are from the Linear Algebra book, and the remainder of the reading assignments are from the Differential Equations text.