A course in differential equations or consent of instructor.
The student is expected to achieve proficiency in and understanding of linear algebra, vector differential and integral calculus, and complex function theory in preparation for applications in engineering and science.
In linear algebra the student will learn matrix algebra, matrix inversion, eigen pairs, diagonalizing, and classes of matrices. In vector calculus the student will learn vector fields, divergence, curl, Greens Theorem, Divergence Theorem, Stokes Theorem, and how to apply these topics. In complex function theory the student will learn complex numbers and their representations, analytic functions, complex integrals, Cauchy's Theorem, Taylor Series, Laurent Series, residues, and complex integration techniques as needed for special functions, transforms, and further studies.
O'Neil, Peter V., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Sixth Edition, Thompson Books/Cole. ISBN: 0-534-55208-0
HOMEWORK: Weekly homework
EXAMINATIONS: One mid-term exam and one final exam.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: None, but familiarity with Maple®, Mathematica®, and or MATLAB™ is strongly recommended. Software can be accessed through the Virtual Computing Lab if you have a high speed internet connection.
PROJECTS: N/A
IMPORTANT NOTE: The course offered this summer was recorded during the 15-week semester at NC State University. The summer session, however, is 10 weeks in duration. Therefore, students will need to cover the course material at a considerably faster pace than during the regular semester. All course requirements must be completed during the 10-week summer session. This should be a consideration before registering for the course.
Engineering Online uses Real Media software to distribute the course lectures. To view the following sample lecture, you will need to download RealOne Player and have a Cable, DSL, T1 or faster connection to the Internet. If you have problems viewing a lecture, please contact the Engineering Online office at 1-877-254-0058. Click the link below to download RealOne Player.
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Click link to view lecture: MA 502 - Lecture 1
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NCSU has recommended minimum specifications for computers used for classes. Depending on your computer needs, we recommend your computer meet or exceed the following minimum specifications below.
PCs must have an Intel-compatible 800 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, 8 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows 2000 or XP. Real One Player Basic (available free online) and high speed Internet connection such as cable, DSL, T1 or LAN will be required for EOL courses.
MAC users must have a G3 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 256 MB RAM, 10 GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be MacOS 10.3 (minimum) along with the above RealOne and Internet specifications above .
For more detailed information on computer specifications and recommendations, please refer to our website at: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/currentstudents/computeraccess.htm
Dr. Harvey J. Charlton, Assistant Professor
North Carolina State University
Dept. of Mathematics
203 Harrelson Hall
Campus Box 8205
Raleigh, NC 27695-8205
Fax: (919) 513-7336
E-Mail: charlton@math.ncsu.edu
Instructor's Website: http://www4.ncsu.edu/~charlton/