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Lecture Notes

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LEC # TOPICS MATHEMATICA® NOTEBOOKS
1 Introduction and Course Description
• Preface
• 3.016 Mathematical Software
• 3.016 Examination Philosophy
• 3.016 Homeworks
• Grading
• Late Policy
• Text Book
• Lecture Notes
• Syllabus, Classand Homework Calendar
• Course Topics and Syllabus
• Homework Schedule
(NB)
2 Introduction to Mathematica® I
• Expressions and Evaluation
(NB)
3 Introduction to Mathematica® II
• Functions and Rules
(NB)
4 Introduction to Mathematica® III
• Graphics
(NB)
5 Introduction to Mathematica® IV
• Functional Propgramming
(NB)
6 Linear Algebra I
• Vectors
• Matrices and Matrix Operations
(NB)
7 Linear Algebra
• Uniqueness and Existence of Linear System Solutions
• Determinants
• Vector Spaces
• Linear Transformations
(NB)
8 Complex Numbers and Euler's Formula
• Complex Numbers and Operations in the Complex Plane
• Polar Form of Complex Numbers
• Exponentiation and Relations to Trignometric Functions
(NB)
9 Eigensystems of Matrix Equations
• Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of a Matrix
• Symmetric, Skew-Symmetric, Orthogonal Matrices
(NB)
10 Real Eigenvalue Systems; Transformations to Eigenbasis
• Similarity Transformations
• Quadratic Forms
• Eigenvector Basis
(NB)
11 Geometry and Calculus of Vectors
• Vector Products
• Derivatives Vectors
(NB)
12 Multivariable Calculus
• The Calculus of Curves
• Scalar Functions with Vector Argument
• Total and Partial Derivatives, Chain Rule
• Gradients and Directional Derivatives
(NB)
13 Differential Operations on Vectors
• Generalizing the Derivative
• Divergence and Its Interpretation
• Curl and Its Interpretation
(NB)
14 Integrals along a Path
• Integrals along a Curve
• Multidimensional Integrals
(NB - 2.3 MB)
15 Surface Integrals and Some Related Theorems
• Green's Theorem for Area in Plane Relating to its Bounding Curve
• Representations of Surfaces
• Integration over Surfaces
(NB - 1.4 MB)
16 Integral Theorems
• Higher-dimensional Integrals
• The Divergence Theorem
• Stokes' Theorem
(NB)
17 Function Representation by Fourier Series
• Periodic Functions
• Fourier Series
• Complex Form of the Fourier Series
(NB)
18 The Fourier Transform and its Interpretations
• Fourier Transforms
• Properties of Fourier Transforms
(NB)
19 Ordinary Differential Equations: Introduction
• Differential Equations: Introduction
• Geometrical Interpretation of Solutions
• Separable Equations
(NB)
20 Linear Homogeneous and Heterogeneous ODEs
• Ordinary Differential Equations from Physical Models
• Integrating Factors, Exact Forms
• Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Linear ODES
• Example: The Bernoulli Equation
(NB)
21 Higher-Order Ordinary Differential Equations
• Higher-Order Equations: Background
• Second Order ODEs with Constant Coefficients
• Boundary Value Problems
(NB)
22 Differential Operators, Harmonic Oscillators
• Differential Operators
• Harmonic Oscillators
(NB)
23 Resonance Phenomena, Beam Theory
• Resonance Phenomena
• Fourth Order ODEs, Elastic Beams
(NB - 3.0 MB)
24 Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations
• Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations
• Reduction of Higher Order ODEs to a System of First Order ODEs
• Linearization of Systems of ODEs
(NB)
25 Phase Plane Analysis and Critical Points
• Phase Plane and Critical Points
• Stability of Critical Points
(NB)
26 Solutions to Common ODEs
• Special Functions
(NB)
27 Eigenfunction Basis
• Sturm-Liouville Theory, Orthogonal Eigenfunctions
(NB)