No textbook is required for this course.
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<br>References: 
<br>1. Erich Steiner, The Chemistry Maths Book, 2nd edition, (2008).
<br>2. Donald A. McQuarrie, Mathematics for Physical Chemistry, 1st edition, (2008).
<br>3. Donald A. McQuarrie, Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers, 1st edition, (2003).
<br>4. Robert G. Mortimer, Mathematics for Physical Chemistry, 4th Edition, (2013).
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<br>Course ob<x>jectives:
<br>This course is an introduction to applied mathematics required by chemistry undergraduate students including multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and ordinary differential equations. Examples will be drawn from a variety of scientific and mathematical areas.
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<br>Course Outline: (topics to be covered and order of presentation subject to change)
<br>1. Complex numbers
<br>2. Differential and integral calculus in several variables
<br>3. Linear algebra
<br>  ‧ Determinants
<br>  ‧ Vector spaces
<br>  ‧ Matrices and linear transformations
<br>  ‧ The matrix eigenvalue problem
<br>4. Operators
<br>5. Ordinary differential equations
<br>  ‧ First-order differential equations
<br>  ‧ Second-order differential equations: Constant coefficients
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<br>Course Grades:
<br>Homework (10%)
<br>3 Exams: Exam 1 (30%); Exam 2 (30%); Exam 3 (30%)