Basic information
- Course description: Numerical Methods in engineering, linear and non-linear algebraic equations, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, Runge-Kutta methods, boundary value problems, finite differences, diffusion, Laplace equation, applications to engineering problems with programming.
- Instructor: Francisco Javier Sayas. Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delaware. 532 Ewing Hall. E-mail: fjsayas (at) math.udel.edu
- Textbook:
Timothy Sauer. Numerical
analysis, 2nd edition.
- Lecture
times:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:00-12:05am at Ewing Hall 207
- Office
hours: MWF 9am to 10am
- Course website:
http://math.udel.edu/~fjsayas/teaching/math353
Evaluation
Homework assignments and in-class exams will contain a part related to problems (similar or equal to those that can be found in the book) and another part related to Matlab coding.Part of the grade will reflect the quality of the argumentation and the clarity of its exposition. Solutions limited to formulas spread over the page will get less credit than solutions that are explained. Use the book as an example of how to write.
The final grade is composed of the grades obtained in quizzes, homework assignments and two exams. There will not be make-up quizzes and all assignments have to be delivered on the due date. No late assignments will be accepted.
| Homework assignments
(problems and coding) |
400 |
10 assignments, 40 points
each |
| Midterm #1 |
200 |
|
| Midterm #2 |
200 |
|
| Final exam |
200 |
|
| TOTAL |
1000 |
The following breakdown of grades will applied
| A |
A- |
B+,B,B- |
C+,C,C- |
D+,D,D- |
F |
| >=930 |
>=900 |
>=800 |
>=700 |
>=600 |
<600 |
Attendance and honesty
Attendance policy.
Attendance to the lectures is highly encouraged and will be
taken into account in cases where round-off is needed in the
final grade.Academic honesty. As worded by the University of Delaware All students must be honest and forthright in their academic studies. To falsify the results of one's research, to steal the words or ideas of another, to cheat on an assignment, or to allow or assist another to commit these acts corrupts the educational process. Students are expected to do their own work and neither give nor receive unauthorized assistance. Any violation of this standard must be reported to the Office of Student Conduct. For more details, check http://www.udel.edu/stuguide/13-14/code.html#honesty. Unless you are asked to do so in a concrete assignment, you cannot colaborate with your colleagues in assignments and projects. Cheating of any kind (even if the student does not take any advantage from it) will be grounds for an F grade.