Ordinary differential equations, solutions in series, solutions using Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations. Prerequisites: MATH 251 or equivalent; knowledge of computer algebra system.
This course is to provide students with quantitative and problem-solving skills of differential equations. At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to:
Math 251 (Calculus III) or equivalent. That means you are expected to know integration, differentiation, college algebra and arithmetic. The prerequisites will be taken seriously and mistakes in basic mathematics will incur a significant penalty.
3 credits
Dr Gregory Berkolaiko, Blocker 625c.
Email: berko AT math.tamu.edu
Blocker 133, 9:35-10:50 (sections 519 and 201) and 11:10-12:25 (sections 511 and 200).
M 10:10-11, F 11-12 and by appointment
2 midterms, a project (sections 2XX only) and a final. Dates for the exams are Thursday 6 Oct and 3 Nov, in the regular class place and time. A comprehensive final exam will be given in the regular classroom on Fri, Dec 9, 12:30-2:30 (519, 201) and 3:00-5:00 (511, 200).
Homework is posted on eCampus (or the MATH 308 course homepage). It will be collected on Tuesday the week following the week it was set.
We will have weekly quizzes on Tuesdays starting from week 2. Typically, one of the previous week's homework questions will be given as the quiz.
The projects will be given to students in sections 2xx only and will contribute towards the final exam grade.
The following grade breakdown will be used:
| Grade | Percentage | Grade Ingredients: | ||
| A | 85% and more | 2 tests, total | 50% | |
| B | 75% and more | HW and Quizzes (10 highest), | 15% | |
| C | 65% and more | Final exam (5xx), | 35% | |
| D | 55% and more | Final proj + exam (2xx) | 10% + 25% | |
| F | less than 55% | |||
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