Math 340 Comuting for Mathematicians, Fall 2008

2:00 - 3:50 pm Monday & Wednesday FA 104

Instructor:      Dr. Z. Zeng,   Office: Sci 218D,   Phone: 773-442-5763
 

email:           zzeng@neiu.edu
 

Web site:        http://www.neiu.edu/~zzeng  

Office hours:    Monday & Wednesday:   4:00am -  6:30 pm
                 or by appointment via email, No appointment needed during regular office hours.

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

Text:            An introduction to Scientific Computing with Maple Programming  
                    by Z. Zeng and D. Rutschman
 

Software:        It is recommended that you purchase the most recent Maple software
                 by visiting the Maple webpage for this course and receive a discount.
                 Otherwise you'll have to use the computing labs on campus.
 

Course           Fundamentals of computer programming, experimentation,

Description      and simulation in mathematics with Maple programming 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 Midterm exams on Monday, Oct. 20, and Monday, Dec. 8

                 and a comprehensive Final Exam on 

                             Thursday., Dec. 11, 2:00-3:50 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