AE 280 Methods of Analysis Fall 2014

Instructor:

Dr. Nancy Cawley NCawley@mail.sdsu.edu

Office Hours:
Office Location:

M & W: 12:30 1:30, or by appointment.

E 308 (Aerospace Engineering department office)

Required Textbook: The required text is a custom book, available only at the SDSU
bookstore. It is titled: ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATH CHAPTERS 1-11, 10th.
It is based on the Kreyszig text, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 10th edition.
You may also purchase the complete 10th edition if you wish.
Optional Textbook:
Spiegel, Mathematical Handbook of Formulas & Tables, 2nd (or later) edition
(Schaums Outline Series)
Prerequisites: Math 151 with a grade of C or better. Math 252 recommended.
Proof of prerequisite must be provided no later than the end of the 2nd class meeting,
Wednesday, August 27, 2014, or you will be dropped from the class roster.
Course Topics:
Chapter 1:
Chapter 2:

First Order ODEs

Second Order Linear ODEs
EXAM #1 October 1, 2014
Chapter 6: Laplace Transforms
Chapter 7: Matrices, Determinants, Linear Systems of Equations
Chapter 8: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
EXAM #2 November 12, 2014
Chapter 4: Linear Systems of ODEs
Chapter 11: Fourier Series
FINAL EXAM December 13, 2014
Grading:

2 Exams: 25% each

Cumulative Final Exam: 40%
Homework: 15% (includes potential 5% extra credit)

Homework: Homework will be done using the WileyPLUS online system (WP), which
will be accessed directly from Blackboard. Instructions for this can be found on
Blackboard, in the WileyPLUS folder. Homework will be due once a week, and will
be due at 3:30 pm for both sections. Homework will be automatically graded by the
WP system, and your grades will then be automatically entered into the Blackboard
gradebook. Homework problems will be similar to example problems worked out in
class, and similar to corresponding problems in the textbook. A list of the homework
problems & due dates is posted on Blackboard, in the Assignments folder. You will
be able to go back to the assignments to see the solutions to the homework problems
after the due date has passed.

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Exams: Two exams will be given see the schedule for dates. Exam problems will
be similar to homework problems and example problems worked out in class. A
combination of multiple choice and worked out problems will be used. No makeup
exams will be given. All exams will be closed book. A sheet of notes will be provided
for your use during the exam. No other materials and no calculators will be allowed.
Grading of worked out problems will be similar to the homework all work must be
shown, including any sketches required, equations used, and all steps in the solution
process, to receive full credit. Simply having the correct answer is not enough for full
credit, as it does not demonstrate a complete understanding of the engineering
principles involved.
Final Exam: The Final Exam in this class will be cumulative, and will be a Group
Final. This means that both sections of AE280 will take the exam at the same time, on
Saturday, December 13, from 3:30 5:30 pm. The location is TBD and will be
announced towards the end of the semester. The Final Exam will be closed book.
Notes sheets will be provided for your use during the exam. No other materials and no
calculators will be allowed. Also note that University policy states that any final exam
conflicts must be brought to my attention in writing within the first 2 weeks of
classes.
Policies:
1. You may not use cell phones, iPods, laptop computers, or any other electronic
equipment during class. If you have an emergency situation, put your phone on
vibrate, and take any calls outside in the hallway.
2. I expect you to read the text, and I also expect your full attention while in class.
Some of the material covered in class is either not covered in the text, or not covered
in as much detail as will be provided in class. In order to do the homework and the
exams, you will need material covered in class as well as material and examples in the
text.
3. It is expected that you know how to integrate and differentiate, as these skills will
be needed to do the homework and exams.
4. You will need access to and familiarity with the SDSU Blackboard website,
http://blackboard.sdsu.edu. You should plan to check it often, for homework
assignments, course announcements, your grades, and other course documents,
which will be posted on the site.
5. Only University approved excuses for absences will be approved. The schedule for
the entire semester is given on the first day of class, so students should plan
accordingly. If you wish to request an excused absence, please provide your request
to be excused in writing along with any required documentation, in advance if
possible, but absolutely no later than immediately upon your return to class.

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University Policy on Academic Honesty:
All students at SDSU have signed a statement of academic honesty, and have
committed to honesty in all academic work, with the understanding that failure to
comply will result in disciplinary action. Cheating of any form, including plagiarism, will
not be tolerated in this class. Evidence of cheating will result in a failing grade, and
will also be reported to the Judicial Procedures Office. While working and studying in
groups is highly encouraged, each student must submit his/her own homework, and
must not collaborate in any way on exams. The University guidelines on this subject
can be found in the latest version of the SDSU General Catalogue.
Once you have read & fully understand this syllabus, please fill in the following, and
return it to Dr. Cawley, along with your proof of prerequisite for this class, no later than
the end of the 2nd class meeting, which is Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Failure to do
so will result in you being dropped from the class roster.
I, _______________________________, (print your name) have read, and
understand, and agree to abide by all policies specified in the syllabus for this course,
AE280, taught by Dr. Cawley, in the Fall 2014 semester at SDSU.
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AE280 Syllabus Dr. Cawley Fall 2014