Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2015 - MACM 204 D100

Computing with Calculus (2)

Class Number: 1726

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 10, 2015
    Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    One of CMPT 102, 120, 126, 128 or 130 and MATH 251. MATH 251 can be taken as a corequisite. Students in excess of 80 units may not take MACM 204 for further credit.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Using a mathematical software package for doing computations from calculus. Development of computer models that analyze and illustrate applications of calculus. All calculations and experiments will be done in the Maple software package. Topics include: graphing functions and data, preparing visual aids for illustrating mathematical concepts, integration, Taylor series, numerical approximation methods, 3D visualization of curves and surfaces, multi-dimensional optimization, differential equations and disease spread models. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Introduction to the use of computer algebra software for exploratory and experimental computation, as well as for rigorous computations and proofs and for producing graphics that help gain insight into mathematical and real-world problems.

We will learn by looking at various problems, some straight from mathematics, othersfrom modelling real-world scenarios.

We will mainly use the Maple computer algebra system.

Throughout the course you will be working on example questions and computing assignments that will be made available during the course.

Grading

  • Assignments 50%
  • Final exam 50%

NOTES:

THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION.
Students should be aware that they have certain rights to confidentiality concerning the return of course papers and the posting of marks.
Please pay careful attention to the options discussed in class at the beginning of the semester.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no textbook required.

No textbook is required. Notes will be provided with the course. Students need access
to Maple throughout the course. Maple is available on all campus computers. Students
can also buy a personal version for their own computer from the university book store.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS