• Instructor:
• Professor S. Allen Broughton,
• Office: G207-A,
• Phone x8179
• Email: allen.broughton@rose-hulman.edu
• Schedule
• Time & Place: 7'th hour, 1:35 to 2:25, MTRF in O157
• Office hours: 3'rd hour or by appointment
• Class Webpage: http://www.rose-hulman.edu/class/ma/broughton/courses/ma211/
• Text: Algebraic and Differential Equations in Science and Engineering by Roger Lautzenheiser and Yosi Shibberu

Course Goals

• introduce students to fundamentals of matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, and first and second order differential equations
• introduce students to applications matrix algebra and differentials equations
• improve students' problem solving and modelling skills
• improve students' ability to use Maple and Matlab in solving problems based on matrix algebra and differential equations
• give students additional experiences in mathematical and technical writing

 Major Topics Studied

• Chapters 1-3, systems of equations, matrix algebra, and applications - about 4 weeks
• Chapter 4&5, first order differential equations and applications - about 2.5 weeks
• Chapter 6, Second order equations and applications - about 2 weeks
• Complex Numbers Appendix, about 1 week

Grading: The course grade will be based on two in-class tests, a final examination, assigned work, occasional quizzes, worksheets, some routine exercises from the text, and projects.

Exams: The tentative dates for the in-class tests are:

• Test 1: Thursday, Oct 1
• Test 2: Thursday, Oct 29

Projects: Some challenge problems and projects, to develop your ability in application, modelling and problem solving with the material in the course, will be given. These problems will be done as group work. Project rules will be given out with the first project. There are  2-3 projects of about one week's duration.

Binder: Get a 3-ring binder and keep the following in it: class notes, routine exercises, quizzes, worksheets, tests and projects. Bring the binder to class each day. Most handouts will be hole punched so that you can put them right in your binder. Organize the binder so that the different components are in different sections. The purpose of the binder is to help you organize your course materials. The binder will be inspected periodically for completeness and organization. Some of these exercises will be collected.

Final Grades: Various components of the course will contribute to the course point total as follows:
 

• Be aware of the Rose-Hulman Honor Code and that honesty and integrity in one's work is of the utmost importance. Inappropriate sharing of work and information, including electronic sharing, will not be tolerated

• Note, however that you are encouraged to collaborate with others on homework, and in class you may be directed to work in groups. If you are in doubt about what is or is not appropriate just ask me. If you consult others in your submitted work you must acknowledge their contributions in writing on the assignments. You will not be penalized for honest collaboration, but don't just copy.

Computer Policy: Make sure you have Maple V Release 5 and Matlab 5.2 on your computer and know how to use them. We will spend a little time in class learning how to use Matlab.  We will use the computer in class on a regular basis. The course work will consist of a mixture of paper and pencil work and computer work. The web page are given above.

Exam Policy: The computer or a calculator may be used during hour exams and the final exam, unless otherwise directed. A standard 8.5x11 study sheet may also be used for these exams. The short quizzes will be paper and pencil only, no other aids..