Professor: Dafermos Course format: Lecture w/section Number of respondents: 7 Total Enrollment: 20

Class Composition Froshs: 5 Sophs: 14 Jrs: 1 Srs: 0 Concs: 5 Non-Concs: 1 Don't Know: 1	Instructor Average: 1.62 Course Average: 1.59

"Methods of Applied Mathematics I" is a more in-depth analysis of the material covered in Applied Mathematics 33 and focuses on ordinary differential equations. The course concentrates on the line between abstract mathematics and real life problems. Math 10 is a prerequisite but linear algebra is also strongly suggested.

Professor Dafermos taught quickly, but was very good at explaining the difficult concepts. Respondents noted his sense of humor and high degree of organization (without relying on notes) that made his lectures that much easier to follow. However, his alacrity with the material didn't allow much student input or many questions.

The course requirements were not overwhelming. There were two midterms and a final. In addition there were weekly homework assignments which took between six and ten hours to complete. The problem sets were generally seen as helpful in learning the concepts, but some felt they were excessive and tedious. Separately, this class met once during Reading Period for a regular lecture.

Many respondents took this course in order to go further in the Applied Math department, but a few claimed to simply enjoy the subject and problem types. Most were glad to have taken it, especially in place of AM 33 because it was a more rigorous study of the topic.

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