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This document provides information about the CHEN 6348 – Advanced Engineering Mathematics course for the Spring 2014 semester at Lamar University. It outlines the instructor and contact information, class times and location, exam dates, course objectives, required textbook, grading policy, topics to be covered, and policies regarding disabilities, homework, exams, academic honesty, and use of a teaching assistant. The goal of the course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and understanding of advanced engineering mathematics to help solve engineering problems mathematically. Student performance will be evaluated based on class participation, a midterm exam, and a comprehensive final exam.

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This document provides information about the CHEN 6348 – Advanced Engineering Mathematics course for the Spring 2014 semester at Lamar University. It outlines the instructor and contact information, class times and location, exam dates, course objectives, required textbook, grading policy, topics to be covered, and policies regarding disabilities, homework, exams, academic honesty, and use of a teaching assistant. The goal of the course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and understanding of advanced engineering mathematics to help solve engineering problems mathematically. Student performance will be evaluated based on class participation, a midterm exam, and a comprehensive final exam.

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Department of Chemical Engineering

Lamar University
CHEN 6348 Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Spring 2014
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Instructor:

Prof. Qiang Xu

Office hours: 3:20-4:20 pm Wednesday


Office:

Cherry Annex 3211


Tel: (409) 880-7818

E-mail: [email protected]

Class time & location MW 1:50 3:10 pm, Lucas 112 (or 110 if computer practice is needed)
Final exam: The final exam will be comprehensive.
Course objective
To provide students with the fundamental knowledge and understandings of advanced
engineering mathematics and help students deal with engineering problems in mathematical
ways.
Textbook
"Advanced Engineering Mathematics" (7th Edition), by Peter V. O'Neil.
Publisher: Thomson Learning. Date: July 2007, ISBN: 0534552080.
Make-up policy
There will be no make-up exams except some very special cases (doctor and Department Chairs
proofs should be provided).
Topics
First-order Differential Equation
Second-order Differential Equation
The Laplace Transform
System of Differential Equations
Vectors and Vector Spaces
Matrices and Systems of Linear Equations
Determinants
Eigenvalues, Diagonalization, and Special Matrices
Regressions (optional)
Partial Differential Equations (optional)

Grading Policy
Class participation: 10%
Exam: 90% (middle exam, 40%; Final, 50%)
MEASURED OUTCOMES:
(a) Ability to apply knowledge of math, engineering and science in advanced modeling
problems.
Evaluated through Homework and Exam problems
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve advanced engineering problems
Students will learn to deal with engineering problems in mathematical ways through class
examples , class exercises, and exam problems.
(k) Ability to use techniques, skills, and tools in advanced engineering practice
Capable of solving differential equations and system linear equations through Matlab
Disabilities
Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their
ability to perform in this class, are encouraged to inform the instructor timely. Adaptation of
methods, materials, or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.
Notes
1. Homework and the solutions will be uploaded to Blackboard system.
2. All exams will be open lecture notes and open homework solutions. The only electronic
device that will be allowed for exams are calculators that do not have the capability to
communicate with other devices. The grading of exams will be based on the detailed
steps of solutions, not just answers.
3. Students should keep academic honesty for sure.
examinations will be failed for the course.

Students who cheat during any

4. The instructor may ask TA to help some classes (e.g., supervise exams or deliver some
contents) due to his conference or research leave. The instructor will notice all the
students in advance and discuss with students look for the students' opinions.
5. The software package of Matlab will be introduced in the class to help understanding
mathematical theories.

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