MATH 370A - Applied Mathematics I

Fall 2023: MATH 370A - Applied Mathematics I

Instructor: Dr. Wen-Qing Xu

Office: FO3-203
Phone: 562-985-1823
Email: wxu @ csulb.edu
Web: web.csulb.edu/~wxu

Classes: Tuesday/Thursday,11:00AM-12:15PM, LA5-357.

Office hours: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:20--5:45PM, Wednesday, 3:00-4:50PM, and by appointment.

Textbook:

Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems

W. E. Boyce, R. C. DiPrima and D. B. Meade

Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 123.

Goal:

To provide a basic introduction to the theory of ordinary differential equations and solution techniques with applications to science and engineering. Topics include: First order ordinary differential equations, linear second order ordinary differential equations, numerical solution of initial value problems, Laplace transforms, matrix algebra, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, systems of differential equations, applications.

Grading Policy:

Homework: 10%
Quizzes: 20%
Exam I: 20%
Exam II: 20%
Final Exam: 30%

Homework Assignments

Remarks:

Class attendance is expected and will be checked from time to time. If you have to miss a class for a valid reason, please notify me in advance.
There will be approximately 6 quizzes given during the semester. No make-up quizzes will be given, but the one with the lowest score may be dropped.
Homework problems will be assigned and collected approximately once every two weeks. No late homework will be accepted.
There will be two midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam. There will be no make-up exam except in extremely unusual circumstances.
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