Instructor: J. D. Ward

Office: 305 Milner Hall

E-mail: jward@math.tamu.edu

Phone: 845-1169

URL: http://www.math.tamu.edu/~joe.ward/

Office Hours: MW 3:30-5:00 or by appointment

Catalogue Description and Syllabus: MATH 308 Differential Equations

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Required Text: J. R. Brannan and W.E. Boyce, Differential Equations: An Introduction to Modern Methods and Applications, Wiley 2009.

Programming language: Experience with MATLAB would be helpful.

Grading System & Tests: Your grade will be based on homework, two in-class tests (February 26 & April 9) and a final exam (Tuesday, May 11, 8:00-10:00). The homework will count for 25%, each in-class test for 25% and the final for 25%. Your letter grade will be assigned this way: 90-100%, A; 80-89%, B; 70-79%, C; 60-69%, D; 59% or less, F.

Note: Q-drop deadline is April 6.

Make-up Policy: I will give make-ups (or satisfactory equivalents) only in cases authorized under TAMU Regulations. In borderline cases, I will decide whether or not the excuse is authorized. Also, if you miss a test, contact me as soon as possible.

Copying Course Materials:   "All printed hand-outs and web-materials are protected by US Copyright Laws. No multiple copies can be made without written permission by the instructor."

Aggie Honor Code:   "An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do."

Homework: You may consult with each other on homework problem sets, BUT only submit work which is in your own words AND be sure to cite any sources of help (either texts or people). Late homework will not be accepted. The homework will be selected from

homework list

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Academic Integrity Statement

Honor Council Rules and Procedures

• Assignment 1(due Fri. Jan. 29): P.9: 5,7,9,13,21,24,25: p.20: 5-17 (odd), 22
• Assignment 2(due Fri. Feb. 5): p. 47: 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 23, 27, 29
• Assignment 2(due Fri. Feb. 5): p. 54: 5, 7, 13, 15, 17, 28
• Assignment 2(due Fri. Feb. 5): p. 65: 3, 5, 7, 9, 13
• Assignment 3(due Fri. Feb. 12): p. 102: 3-15 (odd)
• Assignment 3(due Fri. Feb. 12): p. 138: 7-15 (odd), 25-31 (odd)
• Assignment 4(due Fri. Feb. 19): p. 146: 1-7 (odd), 9, 15, 17
• Assignment 4(due Fri. Feb. 19): p. 162: 1-15 (odd)( just solve)
• Assignment 4(due Fri. Feb. 19): p. 173: 3-9 (odd), (direction field for #3)
• NOTICE OF CHANGE- NO HOMEWORK IS DUE FRI, FEB. 26
• Assignment 5(due Fri. March 5): p. 186: 1-9 (odd)
• Assignment 5(due Fri. March 5): p. 193: 1-6 (part a), 7, 8 (parts a,b)
• Assignment 6(due Fri. March 12): p. 231: 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 21, 23
• Assignment 6(due Fri. March 12): p. 242: 3, 5, 9, 13, 15, 19-25 (odd), 37
• Assignment 6(due Fri. March 12): p. 271: 1-9, 13-17, 19-23 (all odd)
• Assignment 7(due Fri. March 26): p. 289: 3, 5, 11, 13, 15, 19, 23, 29
• Assignment 8(due Mon. April 5): p. 314: 3-9 (odd), 15, 19, 21, 25, 27, 31, 33
• Assignment 8(due Mon. April 5): p. 321: 1- 17 (odd)
• Assignment 9(due Fri. April 9): p. 331: 3- 21 (odd)
• Assignment 9(due Fri. April 9): p. 251: 11, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 35, 38, 39, 34 (material from 4.4 which will be on Exam 2)
• Assignment 10(due Fri. April 16): p. 339: 1 - 7 (odd), 21, 23
• Assignment 10(due Fri. April 16): p. 348: 1 - 15 (odd), 19
• Assignment 11(due Fri. April 23): p. 353: 1 - 13 (odd) (no graphing; just solve)
• Assignment 12(due Fri. April 30): p. 361: 1 - 11 (odd)
• Assignment 12(due Fri. April 30): p. 370: 1 - 19 (odd)
• for final: p. 562: 1a,b, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13
• for final: p. 571: 1-11 (odd)
• for final: p. 581: 1-9 (odd)
• for final: p. 401: 3, 5, 7, 9
• for final: p. 411: 1-6, 11, 13, 15
• for final: p. 421: 1-9 (odd), 17