Syllabus: Math 5A
University of California at Santa Barbara
Summer 2001
Class Times and Location:
M-F from 2:00 until 3:10 in Girvetz 2127
Instructor: Jim Gleason
Office Hours: M-R 3:15-4:00
Location: South Hall 6431H
email: gleason@math.ucsb.edu
Prerequisite:
Grade of C or better in Math 3C
Course Objective:
This course is designed to help you understand and be able to communicate
how linear differential equations are used to model scientific applications.
This will be done using techniques of linear operator theory to study physical
problems.
Other Sources of Assistance:
Mathlab: Help from Grad students
M-R 10-5 and
F 10-3 in South Hall 1607
CLAS: See the schedule
at their offices
Text:
Introductory Differential Equations by Kostelich and Armbruster
Matrix Operations by Bronson (denoted in the syllabus and schedule
by S)
Course Requirements:
Homework:
Corresponding with each day's class, there will be homework assigned out
of the textbook which will be due as specified in the class
schedule by the end of office hours. I will have a solutions
manual for the homework available during my office hour each day so that
you will always be able to check your work before you turn it in.
So this should be an easy way to raise your grade. However, keep
in mind that your homework solutions need to be complete and must use proper
grammar.
Tests:
There will be three exams as listed below.
| Exam |
Sections Covered |
Date |
| Exam #1 |
4.1-4.5, 5.1-5.8 |
8/16 |
| Exam #2 |
S1-7 |
8/29 |
| Exam #3 |
6.1-6.3, 7.2-7.4, 7.7-7.8, S-8 |
9/10 |
Note: Tests must be taken at the scheduled time unless special arrangements
are made with the instructor BEFORE the test. NO late work of any
kind will be accepted.
Calculators:
Having a graphing calculator will be beneficial for this class and may
be necessary for some homework problems.
Note: Calculators will not be allowed during exams.
Grading:
| Homework |
30% |
| Exam #1 |
20% |
| Exam #2 |
25% |
| Exam #3 |
25% |