Math 340 Comuting for Mathematicians, Fall 2003
3:00-4:50 pm MW Sci 242
 
Instructor:      Dr. Z. Zeng,   Office: Sci 204H,   Phone: 773-442-5763




email: zzeng@neiu.edu




Web site:        http://www.neiu.edu/~zzeng  and go to Teaching Materials




Office hours:    10:00 am -12:00 noon, MW., 1:30-3:00 pm Tue. 
                 No appointment needed in regular office hours.




Prereq:          taking or finished Math 202 with grade A, B, or C




Text: Computing for Mathematician Z. Zeng and D. Rutschman




Software:        It is recommended that you purchase the most recent Maple software
                 (student edition) if you have a computer at home. 
 otherwise you'll have to use the computing labs on campus.




Course           Fundamentals of computer programming, experimentation,
Description      and simulation in mathematics with Maple and Fortran 
 programing languages. Introduction to documentation, electronic
 communication and problem solving in mathematical sciences.
                 No prior computer skills required.




Method Lectures, question and answer sessions, moderated individ- 
of Instruction   ual and group problem solving sessions, hand-in problem 
 assignments, regular use of technology in and out of the
 classroom.




Homework:        There will be weekly homework assignments.  These
 assignments will be graded on the basis of mathematical 
 correctness and presentation. Assignments must be in final
 form printed out from Maple worksheet when turned in - no
 scratch work please. Homework is due on every Monday at the 
 beginning of the class unless otherwise announced. No late
 homework will be accepted but two worst scores will be dropped.
                 Each assignment must be typed in Maple worksheet with detailed
 presentation of your work and results. I reserve the right
 to deduct 50% or more for poorly presented assignments.  You
 are encouraged to discuss with each other but may not copy 
 works. If you miss a class, please check the web site for 
 the assignment.




Exams:           There will be two exams on Monday, Oct. 20, and Monday, Dec. 8
 and a comprehensive Final Exam on 
                             Wed., Dec. 10, 4:00-4:50 pm




Method           Evaluation of your performance in the course is based on
of Evaluation    the mid-term exams (100 points each), homework (200 points),
 and the Final Exam (100 points). 
                 The total number of points is 500. The scale of grading:
                 90-100% (450-500 pts): A, 80-89%(400-449 pts): B, 
                 65-79% (325-399 pts): C, 55-64%(275-324 pts): D




Department secretaries will not give out final grades. Please do not ask.
 
Friday, Nov. 7 is the last day to drop this class