Math 5720

Summer I 2011

8:00 AM -- 9:40 AM, MTuThF

2209 Rood Hall

Instructor Jay Treiman
Office 5524 EV,(387-4571, jay.treiman@wmich.edu,http://homepages.wmich.edu/~treiman)
Office Hours MF 10:00-11:00, TuTH 1:00 - 1:50
Text Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th ed. by Kreysig
General: The prerequisite for this class is differential equations and linear algebra, Math 3740. .

You are responsible for all material in the text and all material presented in class. This includes any material not in the text and all material in the text that was not presented in class.  A list of topics may be available.

It is expected that you will spend at least 2 to 3 hours outside class for every hour in class. Even though roll will not be taken, you are expected to attend all classes.

You are expected to follow the policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. Any violations will be forwarded to Student Judicial Affairs.

The last day to withdraw is June 6, 2011. A tentative schedule may be available.
Homework: A list of problems to work will be on this web site. Homework will be collected. You are responsible for all of the problems. If you have any questions about problems, please ask them in class or during office hours.
Software: Maple will be used in this class. If you want to use this at home, it is recommended that you purchase Maple. You will get information on how to purchase Maple directly from Maplesoft.
In Class Work: There will be assignments given to be worked in class. These may take from 10 to 100 minutes and will be graded. Some of these can be done in groups. The scores will be added to the homework scores.
Exams: One test will be given. The exam will be on June 3, 2010,
Final: The final exam will be given on Tuesday, June 28 from 8:00 - 9:40. It will be comprehensive.
Grading Policy: All exams will follow this outline. 50% of the questions are things you must be able to do, 25-30% of the problems are things you should be able to do, and 20-25% of the questions are more difficult. It is not uncommon for averages to be around 60%.

To pass this class with a "C" you must demonstrate that you can do all the required material. Averages for a "C" may go down to 50%. Averages for an "A" may go down to 80%.

The distribution of grades is as follows. The final exam is worth 35%, the test is worth 30% each, and the total from the homework and the in class work is worth 35%.