Lectures will follow the course outline. Advance notice will be given if there are any significant changes. Supplementary texts listed below are helpful. Copies of these have been reserved in the Engineering Library. A set of notes on a variety of topics which are not covered in the book or the supplementary texts can be obtained at a commercial copy center which will be announced.
Problem sets are due at the beginning of the lecture on the dates indicated.
Late homework sets will accepted but with significant reduction in points . Two short quizzes will be given. They serve as indicators for the progress the class is making. Questions concerning grades will be accepted in written form only. This text is required for the course.