MTH 481/581 Mathematical Methods for Engineers and Scientists
Fall, Kearney Hall 305, MWF, 9:00-9:50pm

Instructor: Prof. Juan M. Restrepo
Office/Phone: Kidder Hall Rm 46, (520) 990-4866 (email is best)
Office hours: Wednesday 2 -- 3:50 p.m., or by appointment.
Email: restrepo@math.oregonstate.edu
Homepage: www.science.oregonstate.edu/~restrepo

Class Teaching Assistant: Mr. Alireza Hosseinkhan
Office: Kidder Hall Rm 330,
Office hours: Office Hours (Kidd 330): Thursday 1pm-3pm
MSLC Hours: Tuesday 9am-10am, Wednesday 8pm-9pm, Thursday 8pm-9pm.
Email: hosseina@math.oregonstate.edu

Prerequisites : MTH254 and MTH256 or their equivalent.
Texts: We will draw from a variety of sources. Instructions regarding texts will be provided the first day of class.

Learning objectives: This is a two-term course sequence. Upon successfully completing this course a student
•  Can solve systems of linear differential equations.
• Can find dimensional groups and gain significant insights from the groups concerning the physics. .
• Has command of Sturm-Liouville theory and Fourier Series.
•  Can solve boundary value problems.
•  Can apply dimensional analysis and has basic command of similarity solutions.
• Can employ basic perturbation analysis.
•  Can perform basic linear stability analysis of nonlinear systems of ordinary differential equations.

Class Notes and Syllabus

Assigned Weekly Problem Sets

Exams:

There will be 1 midterm, scheduled for October 21.
  • Midterm Regrade: you must turn in a complete and correct revised exam. The regrade is as follows: if not complete and correct, your grade will not change. If you got below 62 in the original exam, you will receive up to 50 extra points, not to exceed 85. If you got above 62 in the original exam, you will get up to 38 points, not to exceed 100.
    The TAKE-HOME final exam is due no later than DEC 16th, at noon.

    No make-up midterms or final exams will given, unless you have a documented emergency.



    Grading information:
    Homework200 points
    1 Midterm Exam100 points
    Final Exam200 points
    Total points possible500 points

    HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS COURSE:

  • This course requires a lot of time. Plan accordingly: for every hour of class time, plan on 2-3 hours of study time.
  • Most students who find this course challenging have poor command of calculus.
  • Many students who perform best, not surprisingly, are those that seek help during office hours from the instructor or the recitation instructor.
  • Make time for office hours. It's one of the best and fastest ways to clarify questions and perform better in exams
  • The exams are structured to reward hard work and/or for being clever, and clear and structured ideas.
  • This class moves fast and you will find it difficult to catch up if you fall behind.

    • Course Catalog Description

    OSU Academic Dishonesty Policy

    Further Information:

    Computational Illustrations and Resources

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    Last modified on May22, 2016 by Juan Restrepo.