MAT 305: Mathematical Computing I
Spring 2013
Instructor information
Instructor: Dr. John Perry
Office: Southern Hall, 317C
Office Hours: MWF 9-10a; MW 4-5p
Office Phone: 601·266·5505
Email: john.perry@usm.edu
Instructor's web page:
http://www.math.usm.edu/perry/
Class web page: http://www.math.usm.edu/perry/mat305sp13/
Class meeting times and locations:MWF 10-10·50a, SH 318
Course information
Course
Description:
Introduction to a computer algebra system using calculus-based
projects. Students will solve mathematical problems in the Maple
SAGE environment which require an understanding of calculus concepts.
Prerequisite:
MAT 280 (Multivariable Calculus, but as far as I'm concerned you can have it as a co-requisite).
Texts and media:
- Required:
- Python
Programming: an Introduction to Computer Science, Zelle,
Franklin, Beedle & Associates, Inc., 2004.
- Optional:
- The SAGE computer
algebra system. (I can burn it onto a DVD for you if you desire.)
- Mathematical
Computing: An Introduction to Programming Using Maple,
Betounes and Redfern, Springer TELOS, 2002.
- The Maple computer algebra system. (I cannot give you a copy, and I will not require you to work in this system.)
Final Exam: Wednesday, 8 May, 10·45a—1·15p
Grading policies
Grading: Your
grade depends on a weighted average of attendance and assignments.
A list of weights appears below. At any point during the semester, you
may determine your
standing by multiplying the
average for each category
by the category's weight, then adding the products.
| Book assignments |
50% of total |
| Individual projects |
50% of total |
Grades are awarded according to the
following tableaux:
| 100-90 A |
89.99-80 B |
79.99-70 C |
69.99-60 D |
59.99-0 F |
There is no curve.
Late Assignments:
Any assignment turned
in past the specified due date and time will receive a grade lowered by
one
letter grade for each school day late.
Makeup work:
There are no tests, so makeup work is not possible.
Other policies
Additional class materials:
- Type or use a pencil. I do not accept work that is written in pen.
Language and behavior:
I do not tolerate profanity or rude behavior.
You are free to express any opinion you choose,
but you must do so in a manner that conforms to the formal,
respectful setting of a classroom lecture.
Mathematicians value the ability to reason and to solve problems,
not the ability to inflame passions or to express oneself colorfully.
- If a student violates this policy during lecture, I will ask that student to leave the room immediately.
The student's attendance grade will not be affected.
- If a student violates this policy in email, I will neither acknowledge nor answer the email.
- I am not concerned with what you say or write in other forums.
Feel free to express your opinions of me and the course in whatever manner you choose.
Mobile phones:
I expect you to turn your phone off once class begins, and to leave it off.
If you absolutely must use the phone, please step out of class, take care of business, then return.
If you use the phone in the class, I will ask you to leave.
If you do not comply with this request, you will forfeit the next test.
If you use the phone during a test, even as a calculator, you will forfeit the test.
Note: The last day to drop a full-semester course without academic
penalty is Wednesday, February 27th.
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ADA
Syllabus Statement
If a student has a
disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Office for
Disability Accommodations (ODA) for information on appropriate policies
and procedures. Disabilities covered by ADA may include learning,
psychiatric, physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders.
Students can contact ODA if they are not certain whether a medical
condition/disability qualifies.
Address:
The University of
Southern Mississippi
Office for Disability Accommodations
118 College Drive # 8586
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Voice Telephone: (601) 266-5024 or (228) 214-3232
Fax: (601) 266-6035
Individuals with hearing impairments can contact
ODA using the Mississippi Relay
Service
at 1-800-582-2233 (TTY) or
email Suzy Hebert at Suzanne.Hebert@usm.edu.
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