Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers

CME 100 / ENGR 154 – Autumn 2017

Prof. Hung Lê

1. Objective
This is a five-unit course in multi-variable calculus. This class focuses on vector calculus which is
grounded on geometric applications in science and engineering (a function in two- or three-
dimensional space). However, the concept can be generalized into any n-dimensions. The students
will learn operations of vectors (dot and cross products), differentiation and integration of vectors
(double and triple integrals), line and surface integrals. Finally, the applications of several theorems
(Stokes, Green, curl, divergence, ... derived from vector integrals) in engineering problems are
presented.

2. Prerequisites
Calculus through Math 41 and Math 42 or equivalent.

3. Instructional Staff

Name
Instructor Hung Lê
TAs Shirley Ahn, Alex Infanger, Stephanie Sanchez, Xiaotong Suo
Office hours – Office hours and locations will be established during the first week of classes based
on the class size, and instructor/TAs schedules. These OH sessions are designed to help you do
your homework, Matlab, or discussion of materials covered in class.

4. Materials
 Textbook (required): "Thomas' Calculus", G.B. Thomas, M.D. Weir, J.R. Hass, 13th Edition,
Pearson.
 Matlab (required): for various vector/matrix operations using computer. Students may use Matlab
installed on their own PC/Mac (student version of Matlab is available at the Stanford bookstore), or
access Matlab through Stanford computer network (corn.stanford.edu).
 Matlab Introduction and Matlab Workbook: These are write-ups to provide students with
introduction to Matlab; they will be provided as class material.

5. Lecture Schedule
Date/Time: M, W, F from 3:00pm to 4:20pm
Location: 420-40

6. Homework/Exam Policy and Grading Structure

Grade Date Location Policy

30% Assigned: Weekly Due at  Homework must be submitted on due date.
Homework

(posted online) class start  No credit for late submission

Due: one week after  Students are welcome to discuss assignments with
assignment classmates but the work submitted must be their
own
 Grade Date Location Policy
#1 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 In-Class  Two 70-minute midterms
Midterms

15%  Close book/notes

#2 Mon, 6 Nov 2017 In-Class  No solution of homework or previous exams
15%  One sheet of paper is allowed where students can
write equations, formulae, etc. or any information
40% Mon, 11 Dec 2017 TBD they choose
Final

3:30pm to 6:30pm

7. Communication
Canvas: A Canvas website has been set up. This website will be used for posting various additional
materials, handouts, grades, announcements, etc. Registered students are automatically added to
Canvas. Canvas is accessible with SUID through the link https://canvas.stanford.edu.

8. Students with Documented Disabilities

Students who may need an academic accommodation based on the impact of a disability must initiate
the request with the Office of Accessible Education (OAE). Professional staff will evaluate the request
with required documentation, recommend reasonable accommodations, and prepare an
Accommodation Letter for faculty. For students who have disabilities that don't typically change
appreciably over time, the letter from the OAE will be for the entire academic year; other letters will be
for the current quarter only. Students should contact the OAE as soon as possible since timely notice
is needed to coordinate accommodations. The OAE is located at 563 Salvatierra Walk (phone: 650-
723-1066, URL: http://oae.stanford.edu).

9. Topics
Vector Algebra
 Vector in two and three dimensions
 Vector operations
 Unit vectors
 Dot product, vector projections
 Cross product and applications
 Space curves and surfaces
 Vector-valued functions
 Unit tangent and unit normal vectors, curvature
 Matrices, systems of equations, Gauss elimination and applications
Differential Vector Calculus
 Functions of several variables, partial derivatives, chain rule
 Implicit differentiation, constrained variables, linearization
 Gradient, directional derivative, differentials
 Unconstrained optimization, critical points, second derivative test
 Least squares, constrained optimization, method of Lagrange multiplier
Integral Vector Calculus
 Double integrals in rectangular coordinates
 Areas, volumes, moments of inertia, center of mass
 Polar coordinates, triple integrals in rectangular coordinates, volumes, masses and moments of
inertia
 Triple integrals in cylindrical and spherical coordinates
 Coordinate transformations, Jacobian in two and three dimensions
 Vector fields, line integrals, work, circulations, flux
 Path independence, scalar potential, conservative fields
 Green’s theorem, flux density, circulation density
 Surface integrals, surface area, flux
 Divergence, divergence theorem, applications
 Curl, Stokes’ theorem, applications