Instructor:
Prof. MatveevAll Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the NJIT Honor code very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams. Under the Honor Code, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.
Instructor:
Prof. Matveev
Textbook:
Vector Calculus, by P. C. Matthews, Springer-Verlag; ISBN:
3540761802.
Grading Policy:
The final grade in this course will be determined as follows:
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22% |
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22% each |
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34% |
Please note that the University Drop Date March 31, 2008 deadline will be strictly enforced.
Homework Policy:
At least one quiz will be given each week. Homework is assigned once a week and
is collected before the following lecture. Late homework is not accepted; if you
have to be absent from class, consider submitting the homework early. Homework
problem lists in the syllabus are given as a guideline only; homework
assignments will be handed out or e-mailed at each class by the instructor.
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MATH DEPARTMENT CLASS POLICIES LINK
All DMS students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly. For DMS Course Policies, please click here.
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January 21, 2008 |
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday ~ University Closed |
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March 17-21, 2008 |
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SPRING RECESS ~ No Classes Scheduled |
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March 21, 2008 |
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Good Friday ~ University Closed |
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March 31, 2008 |
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Last Day to WITHDRAW from this Course |
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Chapter 1: Linear Algebra: Dot & Cross Vector Products |
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HW: |
page 8: 1.3-1.6; |
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page 19: 1.81.9, 1.111.13, 1.151.17 |
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Chapter 3: Partial Differentiation: Gradient, Divergence and Curl |
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HW: |
page 53: 3.1-3.7; |
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page 64: 3.9-3.11; 3.13-3.16, 3.17 (a, b) |
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Chapter 4: Suffix Notation |
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HW: |
page 73: 4.1-4.5, 4.7, 4.8; |
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page 19: 1.11 (using suffix notation) |
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Review and Midterm Exam I |
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Review for Exam I |
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MIDTERM |
Exam I: February 20, 2008 |
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Chapter 2: Line, Surface and Volume Integrals |
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HW: |
page 31: 2.1-2.4; |
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page 53: 3.8 |
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Chapter 2: Line, Surface and Volume Integrals (cont.) |
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HW: |
page 64: 3.17 (a-c); |
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page 43: 2.5-2.11 |
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Chapter 5: Integral Theorems: The Divergence Theorem |
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HW: |
page 90: 5.1-5.5, 5.7 |
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Review and Midterm Exam II |
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Review for Exam II |
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MIDTERM |
Exam II: March 26, 2008 |
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MARCH 31, 2008: (M) LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM THIS COURSE |
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Chapter 5: Integral Theorems: The Stokes Theorem |
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HW: |
page 98: 5.8-5.11, 5.13 |
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Chapter 6: Curvilinear Coordinates |
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HW: |
page 107: 6.1-6.4; |
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page 113: 6.5, 6.7, 6.9 |
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Chapter 8: Applications of Vector Calculus: Maxwells Equations |
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HW: |
page 139: 8.2-8.6 |
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Chapter 7: Cartesian Tensors |
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HW: |
page 121: 7.1-7.10; |
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page 130: 7.11-7.14, 7.17 |
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Chapter 8: Applications of Vectors and Tensors |
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HW: |
page 152: 8.7-8.11 |
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Review for Final Exam |
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Finals |
FINAL EXAM WEEK: MAY 8 - 14, 2008 |
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Prepared By: Prof. Victor Matveev
Last revised: January 02, 2008
