Details about the course projects are available here.
For help on the lab, please visit the APPM 2450 webpage.
To give you experience solving larger, more difficult problems involving multiple concepts, there will be two computer-based projects assigned during the semester. Required software is Mathematica. The goal of the projects is to combine multiple concepts and solve difficult problems. The projects will give you some experience in the practice of modeling and solving problems related to Calculus III concepts using computer software. The projects also give you several chances to show off your verbal prowess. The overall quality of the lab reports will be taken seriously. They will be graded for presentation, spelling, grammar, clarity, and insight, as well as mathematical correctness.
For each project, students will have the option of working in groups of size two or three. Only one report per group is necessary and all members of the group will receive an identical grade. The names, ID numbers and correct recitation section numbers for each group member must be included in the report. If any of this information is missing, your grade may not be recorded! The regrade policy is the same as for exams, except that lab questions should be directed to the APPM 2450 lab course coordinator(s).
Hard copies of the labs are to be turned in at the start of recitation on the date they are due. Late labs will not be accepted or graded and a score of zero will be given to any late lab. Electronic copies of the labs must also be submitted via the AMESS system, as described below.
During the week prior to a lab due date, the TAs will hold their office hours in the APPM Undergraduate Lab (ECCR 143), and if possible, the TAs will hold their normal office hours. (Be sure to check the course web page for the most recent details on office hours.)
Several ITS labs are also available for your use - ECCR 244 in particular. You are free to use whatever computer system you feel most comfortable with, although it may be beneficial to use Mathematica since the TAs will probably be expecting Mathematica code during their office hours.
In addition, students can now download a copy of Mathematica for their use by going to this webpage and following the directions.
Details about submitting your project electronically will be posted here as they become available.