Course Information - Math 450: Numerical
Analysis - Section 01, Fall 2010
4 Credits: MTWH 3:00-3:50p.m. Bridges
Room 268
Textbook:
Numerical
Analysis, 8th
ed., by J. Douglas Faires. Thomson, Brooks/Cole
Office:
MacLean 375M Office
Phone: 477-4011
Office Hours: MTWRF 9:30 – 10:20am Email: jamesju@mnstate.edu
TR 12:30 –
2:20pm Webpage: web.mnstate.edu/jamesju
W 1:30 –
2:20pm
Other times by Appointment
Course Description: Numerical solutions to systems of equations and
differential equations, finite differences, interpolation formulas, numerical
calculus, and approximating functions.
Prerequisites:
MATH 323, CSIS 152
Course
Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able
to do the following:
·
Solve real
world problems using mathematics/logical systems.
·
Express
mathematical/logical ideas clearly in writing.
·
Explain what
constitutes a valid mathematical/logical argument (proof).
·
Be able to
construct a valid proof.
·
Apply a
variety of higher-order problem-solving and modeling strategies.
·
Exhibit mastery
of computational skills and the ability to make reasonable estimates.
·
Understand
and be able to apply the concepts of graph theory and Boolean algebra.
Instructional Strategies: Lecture, discussion, group projects, in class
presentations.
Course Requirements: You are expected to complete all daily
homework, labs, and writing assignments, and to take and pass all exams and
quizzes at their scheduled dates and times.
Instructional Strategies: Lecture, discussion, small group work.
Attendance and Academic
Expectations: You
are expected to attend class regularly and on time. The penalty for unexcused absences is that missed assignments cannot be made
up. You are expected to read the
assigned material in your textbook prior to each lecture and to attempt the
problems on the homework assignment.
When working in groups, you should participate fully in what the group
is trying to accomplish. You should
bring your book, calculator, and solutions to recent homework problems with you
to class.
Homework: I will collect
homework for grading
several times during the semester. You
will be told in advance which problems to write up and turn in. You are encouraged to discuss homework with
your classmates and with me outside of class during my office hours.
If
my office hours do not match your schedule, see me about arranging another time
to meet.
Some
homework problems will require the use of a calculator or a computer. When using a calculator, make sure the method
you used is clear. When using a
computer, include a printout of the code and output or worksheet that you used.
Quizzes: I will give quizzes
at various times during the course. I
will typically announce quizzes at least one day before I give them so you have
some time to prepare. Quizzes will be
worth from 5-10 points, depending on their length and scope.
Extra
Credit:
There will be a few extra credit assignments during
the semester (don’t count on more than a handful). Some will be announced on the course website
while others will be given in class. All
extra credit will be given to the entire class and must be handed in by the due
date. There will be no individual extra
credit assignments.
Programming and Computational Assignments: Since
the main emphasis of this course is learning to understand and apply numerical
methods, there will be several assignments during the semester (approximately
one or two per chapter). Some will
involve you writing a program to implement an algorithm and then use the
algorithm to solve specific examples.
Others will involve using or modifying an existing algorithm or using a
Maple worksheet.
Exams: This
course will have four in-class exams
and a comprehensive final exam, as
outlined on the course syllabus. Be sure
to mark the date of each exam on your calendar, especially the final exam. The credit given on exam questions will be
proportional to the amount of correct work shown. Little to no credit will be given if
sufficient work is not shown, even when the final answer is correct. In your final grade, your best three in-class
exams will be worth 100 points each, while your lowest exam will be scaled in
half to be out of 50 points. The final
exam is worth 200 points.
Presentations: Each
student will be expected to give a 20 minute in class presentation this
semester. Your presentation will
contribute 25 points toward your final grade.
I will give you more details about these presentations later in the
semester.
Course
Grading Policy: Your final grade in the course will be
computed as follows:
Homework/Quizzes 160 points
Programming/Computational Assignments
90 points
Highest 3 Unit Exams: 300
points
Lowest Unit Exam: 50 points
Presentation:
25 points
Final Exam: 200 points
Total: 825
points
I
will compute the percentage of the total possible points each student earned
during the semester (rounded to the nearest .1%), and will then assign letter
grades based on the following scale. I
may make slight adjustments to this scale (down, never up), but don’t count on
this happening.
96.5-100.0% A+ 81.5-86.4% B 69.0-71.4% C–
91.5-96.5% A 79.0-81.4% B– 66.0-68.9% D+
89.0-91.4% A– 76.5-78.9% C+ 60.0-65.9% D
86.5-88.9% B+ 71.5-76.4% C <60.0% F
Make-up
Work:
Because
you are allowed to drop several scores, I will only give make-up assignments
for extreme personal emergencies or for absences which are officially
sanctioned by the University. I will
expect written documentation in either of these cases. If you miss an exam and a make-up exam is not
warranted, you may replace your grade on one
missed exam with your un-scaled
percentage score on the final exam.
Special Accommodations:
Students
with disabilities who believe they may need an accommodation in this class are
encouraged to contact Greg Toutges, Director of
Disability Services at 477-2131 (Voice) or
1-800-627-3529 (MRS/TTY), CMU 114 as
soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in a timely
fashion.
Academic Honesty: You are expected to do your own
work. You may work with others and get help on assignments, but the work
you submit must be your own. During exams and quizzes you will not
be allowed to get help from others. Cheating and plagiarism will not be
tolerated in any course at any level. See the MSUM Academic Honesty
policy for more information on the possible consequences of cheating.
Thanks,
And Let’s Have A Great Semester!!
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