Math 308 (Section 506) -- Fall 2009

Differential Equations

MWF 1:50-2:40
BLOC 128

http://www.math.tamu.edu/~rowell/308-fall09.html

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Extra Material:

Lecture 3? Maple Commands (maplet)

Course Description:

This is a course in differential equations. Topics include linear ordinary differential equations, solutions in series, solutions using Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations.

Course Information:

Instructor:

Dr. Eric Rowell

Office Hours:

Mon., Wed. 12:40-1:40pm also by appointment and "drop-ins".

Office:

210 Milner

Office Phone:

845-2833

E-mail:

rowell@math.tamu.edu

Textbooks:

The required textbooks are
Differential Equations, by Brannan and Boyce
Solving Differential Equations with Maple V, Barrow, Belmonte, et al., Release 4, 1998, ISBN 0-534-34555-7.

Course Syllabus:

The course covers most of chapters 1-5 and additional topics will be covered as time permits.

Exams:

There will be 3 in-class Exams and NO Final Exam. See schedule below.

Homework:

Written and computer based homework will be due on a weekly basis. (Fridays)

Calculators:

Use of calculators on homework is perfectly acceptable. However, calculators will not be permitted on quizzes and exams.

Prerequisite:

Math 251 (third semester calculus) or equivalent.

Course Webpage:

http://www.math.tamu.edu/~rowell/308-fall09.htm

Department Webpage:

The department's page on Math 308 is http://calclab.math.tamu.edu/docs/math308/

 

Tentative Exam Schedule:

There will be 3 in-class exams during the semester. The dates and times are listed below.

 

 

 

Exam 1

Exam 2

 Exam 3

Date/Time

   Friday, Oct. 2

Mon, Nov. 2

Friday, Dec. 4

Location

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Grading:

Your final grade will be determined by the total number of points obtained on exams, homework, and quizzes. Out of 350 total points, each component contributes to your grade as follows:

 

Component

Points

Homework/Maple

50

Exam 1

100

Exam 2

100

 Exam 3

100

 

The following grade distribution will be used in determining final course grades:

 

Grade

Percentage of Total Points

A

90.0%-100.0%

B

80.0%-89.9%

C

70.0%-79.9%

D

60.0%-69.9%

F

0.0%-59.9%

Course Policies:

Missed Work:

Making up missed work (including missed exams, quizzes, and homework) will be arranged according to University policies only. A university approved excuse must be provided to the instructor in writing (e-mail is sufficient) within 1 working day for exams and within 2 working days for other work.   See Student Rule 7 for a description of university approved excuses:

http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule07

Academic Dishonesty:

It is not permissible to hand in the work of others for a grade, including work on exams, quizzes, and homework. You are allowed to discuss homework with others, but your write-ups are expected to be done on your own and in your own words. Copying the work of others will be prosecuted to the full extent possible under University policies.

Disability Assistance:

Assistance is available from the office of Services for Students with Disabilities, Koldus 126, 845-1637,  disability@tamu.edu, http://disability.tamu.edu/. Students seeking special considerations for an exam must contact this office several weeks in advance.

 


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