The course is expected to be a challenging course for grad students. A well-prepared student would have a strong background in mathematics and engineering, including multivariate calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, controls or linear systems, and classical mechanics. They will be expected to put in substantial additional time and effort to address these gaps. We will suggest supplementary readings and problems for those who need them. Each assignment covers two weeks worth of material, except for the last which covers one week of material plus a comprehensive question or two.
Assignments are due at the beginning of lecture on the indicated date.
Assignments will be graded by the students. There are eight assignments, so we will form the students into eight teams. Each team will be responsible for writing the solution and grading the papers. Grades will be determined by a straight average of the assignments. Relation to 15-384.