Instructor: Prof. Michael S. Pilant
Sections: 513, 514
Time: TR 12:45-2:00, 2:20-3:35
Location: BLOC 128

E-mail:mpilant@math.tamu.edu
Web Page: http://www.math.tamu.edu/~mpilant

Office: Blocker 641-E
Phone:845-5631 (office) or 845-3261 (dept)

Office hours: MWF 2:00-3:00 pm and by appointment.
Electronic Office Hours will be posted on the Course Web Page.

Texts:

1. Differential Equations, An Introduction to Modern Methods & Applications , by Brannan and Boyce
2. Lab Manual: Ordinary Differential Equations using MatLab, John Polking [required]

Course Description: 308. Differential Equations. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S Ordinary differential equations, solutions in series, solutions using Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations. Prerequisites: MATH 251 or equivalent; knowledge of computer algebra system.

Minimum Learning Outcomes: This course is to provide students with quantitative and problem-solving skills for first order, linear second order and systems of linear differential equations. At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand the concepts of solution, initial value problem and direction field.
2. Solve first order linear differential equations.
3. Solve second order homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear ODEs.
4. Use elimination method to solve systems with constant coefficients.
5. Use matrix methods to solve linear systems of ODEs
6. Use Laplace transform methods to solve linear systems of ODEs
7. Understand and apply basic numerical methods for solving
8. Use Computer Algebra Systems such as Matlab to solve applied problems.

Credit:Three semester hours

Grading: Grades will be determined by 3 exams, a comprehensive final, a quiz grade, and computer labs. The point value of each of these categories is as follows:

Grading Policy: (Straight Percentage)
A = 630-700;
B = 560 -629;
C = 490 - 559;
D = 420-489;
F = less than 420.

Online grades will be available through Howdy. Details will be provided later in the semester.

Exams:Three exams and a comprehensive final will be given. The format of the exams will be discussed the lecture before each exam, as will be the final.

Exam Schedule -

1. Exam 1 - September 23, 2010
2. Exam 2 - October 21, 2010
3. Exam 3 - November 18, 2010

Final Exam -

• Section 513: 8:00-10:00 am, Dec. 15, 2010
• Section 514: 1:00-3:00 pm, Dec. 15, 2010

Make-up Policy:Make-up exams will be given if the exam is missed for A&M regulation reasons. In case of illness, a student MUST contact me within two days and present a doctor's excuse before the make-up exam will be given.

Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend class when scheduled. If class attendance becomes a problem, roll will be taken. SOURCES OF HELP:

• Ask questions in class.
• Come to my office during office hours or by appointment.
• Work with each other.
• Go to the weekly help sessions.
• Get a tutor from the list in Blocker 601.
• Student support services in the Koldus building.
• Electronic Office Hours:

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!! Any instance of scholastic dishonesty will be dealt with consistent with University Regulations

Plagarism Statement As commonly defined, plagiarism consists of passing off as one's own the ideas, words, writings, etc., which belong to another. In accordance with this definition, you are committing plagiarism if you copy the work of another person and turn it in as your own, even if you should have the permission of that person. If you have any questions regarding plagiarism, please consult the latest issue of the Texas A&M University Student Rules, under the section "Scholastic Dishonesty."

© Copyright Statement The handouts used in this course are copyrighted. "Handouts" mean all materials generated for this class, which include but are not limited to syllabi, quizzes, exams, lab problems, in-class materials, review sheets, and additional problem sets. Because these materials are copyrighted, you do not have the right to copy the handouts, unless I expressly grant permission.