University of Arizona | Department of Mathematics | Misha Stepanov | MATH 583B | Syllabus
MATH 583B
Principles and Methods of Applied Mathematics
Section 001, Spring 2019
Classroom: | MATH 501, TR, 2:00–3:15pm | ||||||
Instructor: | Misha Stepanov
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Office Hours: | Tue 3:30–4:30pm; Wed 1–2pm (this one in MATH 220 tutoring room); Thu 12:45–1:45pm (subject to change) | ||||||
Text: |
Michael Tabor, class notes Principles and Methods of Applied Mathematics |
Course description from UA Catalog: Boundary value problems; Green's functions, distributions, Fourier transforms, the classical partial differential equations (Laplace, heat, wave) of mathematical physics. Linear operators, spectral theory, integral equations, Fredholm theory.
Homework: Will be assigned regularly. Selected homework will be graded, and a final score of 200 points will be assigned. Homework is an essential component of the course, whether it is assigned for grading or not. Homework could be turned in in 1) class; 2) MATH 108 room (before 4:30pm); 3) office (slide it under the door if I'm not there); 4) e-mail message. All penalties for late homeworks are at the discretion of your instructor. They could depend on how late it is, whether solutions are discussed in class before or not, etc. It is allowed to work together on homework problems, but the work you turn in must be your own.
Grading: The total number of points available on tests and homework is 500 = 200(homeworks) + 100(midterm) + 200(final exam). The in-class midterm is scheduled for Thu, Mar 14. The final exam is on Mon, May 06, 1:00–3:00pm, in MTL 124. The University's Exam regulations for final exam week will be strictly followed, in particular those regarding students with multiple exams on a single day. Grades will be no lower than set forth in the following table:
450 ≤ points ≤ 500 | 90% to 100% | A |
400 ≤ points ≤ 449 | 80% to 90% | B |
350 ≤ points ≤ 399 | 70% to 80% | C |
300 ≤ points ≤ 349 | 60% to 70% | D |
0 ≤ points ≤ 299 | 0% to 60% | E |
Withdrawing from the course: You can drop the course without W grade by Tue, Feb 5. If you withdraw from the course by Tue, Mar 26. The University allows withdraws after Tue, Mar 26, but only with the Dean's signature. Late withdraws will be dealt with on a case by case basis, and requests for late withdraw with a W without a valid reason may or may not be honored.
Grades Policies of the University of Arizona.
Accessibility and accommodations: It is the University's goal that learning experiences be as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience physical or academic barriers based on disability, please let me know immediately so that we can discuss options. You are also welcome to contact Disability Resources, ☎ (520) 621-3268, to establish reasonable accommodations.
Please be aware that the accessible table and chairs in this room should remain available for students who find that standard classroom seating is not usable.
All holidays or special events observed by organized religions will be honored for those students who show affiliation with that particular religion. Absences pre-approved by the UA Dean of Students (or Dean's designee) will be honored.
You are expected to behave in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the Code of Academic Integrity.