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 Course Outline for MATH 3D03

Term 2, 2015/16


Table of Contents

Instructor
Lectures
Tutorial
Course Description
Grading Scheme
Academic Dishonesty
Policy Notes
Schedule

Instructor


Lectures

Tutorials

Course Description


 Text Book:
"Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers" by Donald A. McQuarrie, published by University Science Books.

Course Objective:
We will cover the material from Chapters 18, 19, 21, 22 and selected sections from Chapters 4 and 17 of the prescribed text book. Students are responsible for reading the relevant material and also for working out most of the exercises in the book. For a weekly update on what is covered in the course see the  course syllabus

Course Work:

1. Tutorials: There will be a weekly tutorial.
2. Assignments: There will be four written assignments to be handed in to me during the lecrure period on the due dates. Late assignments will not be graded.
3. Homework:  In addition to the assignments, there will be extra homework problems, which are not graded, Students should discuss these problems during the tutorial. Click here for Homework..
4. Tests: There will be two 40-minute tests to be held in class during the lecture period on the following dates (TENTATIVE):
5. Final Examination: This will be scheduled by the Registrar’s office during the exam period in April.
 

Grading Scheme


Academic Dishonesty:   

You are expected to exhibit honesty and use ethical behaviour in all aspects of the learning process. Academic credentials you earn are rooted in principles of honesty and academic integrity. Academic dishonesty is to knowingly act or fail to act in a way that results or could result in unearned academic credit or advantage. This behaviour can result in serious consequences, e.g. the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the transcript (notation reads: Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty), and/or suspension or expulsion from the university. It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty. For information on the various types of academic dishonesty please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy, located at http://www.mcmaster.ca/academicintegrity

The following illustrates only three forms of academic dishonesty:

1.  Plagiarism, e.g. the submission of work that is not one's own or for which other credit has been obtained.

2.  Improper collaboration in group work.

3.  Copying or using unauthorized aids in tests and examinations.


Other Policy Notes:

MSAF policy:

If you are absent from the university for a minor medical reason, lasting fewer than 3 days, you may report your absence, once per term, without documentation, using the McMaster Student Absence Form. Absences for a longer duration or for other reasons must be reported to your Faculty/Program office, with documentation, and relief from term work may not necessarily be granted. When using the MSAF, report your absence to me (the course instructor M. Min-Oo) within 2 working days by email ( minoo@mcmaster.ca ) and contact me in person to learn what relief may be granted for the work you haveto for the work you have missed, and relevant details such as revised deadlines, or time and location of a make-up exam. Please note that the MSAF may not be used for term work worth 25% or more, nor can it be used for the final examination. Further details can be found here:
https://www.mcmaster.ca/msaf/index.html and here: http://academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca/content.php?catoid=13navoid=2208#Requests_for_Relief_for_Missed_Academic_Term_Work

Once a final examination is written, the final grade cannot be adjusted to take into account any special situation. For more detail, and to download the "Petition For Missed Term Work Form," visit the "Procedures & Forms" web page  located at the address http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/associatedean/forms-resources .


Calculators: 

Only the standard McMaster calculator Casio fx 991 can be used for the tests and the final examination.

Important Notice: 

The instructor and the university reserve the right to modify or revise information contained in this course during the term. The university may change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme circumstances. If either type of modification or revision becomes necessary, reasonable notice and communication with the students will be given with explanation and the opportunity to comment on changes. It is the responsibility of the student to check their McMaster email and course websites weekly during the term and to note any changes.



Schedule of Topics  (TENTATIVE)

(the numbers are chapters and sections from the text book)

Week 1 (04/01 to 08/01):  Review of Chapter 4, 18.1, 18.2

Week 2 (11/01 to 15/01):  18.2, 18.3, 18.4 

Week 3 (18/01 to 22/01):  18.4, 18.5, 18.6

Week 4 (25/01 to 29/01):  19.2, 19.3, 19.4 

Week 5 (01/02 to 05/02):  17.1, 17.2, 19.1, 19.5

Week 6 (08/02 to 12/02):  19.5, 19.6, 19.7   

Week 7 (22/02 to 26/02):  21.1, 21.2, 17.5, 21.3

Week 8 (29/02 to 04/03):  22.2, 21.4, 21.5

Week 9 (07/03 to 11/03):  22.1, 22.3

Week 10 (14/03 to 18/03):  22.4, 22.5

Week 11 (21/03 to 25/03):  Review and spare

Week 12 (28/03 to 01/04):  extra material on probability and statistics

 Week 13 (04/04 to 08/04): Review