INSTRUCTOR:
WEB PAGE:
E-MAIL:
Constantin Onica http://www.math.tamu.edu/
∼ onicac onica@tamu.edu
Blocker 211D OFFICE:
MATH DEPT. PHONE: 979-845-3261
OFFICE HOURS: MWF 12:30pm-1:30pm
TEXTBOOK: Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems , (Custom TAMU edition), W.E.
Boyce and R.C. DiPrima, ISBN: 9781119124788. Note: Access to an electronic version of the required course text will be available to you, and has been included in the course fee.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITES: Ordinary differential equations, solutions in series, solutions using Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations. Prerequisites: MATH 251 or equivalent; knowledge of computer algebra system.
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:
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Understand the concepts of solution, initial value problem and direction field.
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Solve first order linear differential equations.
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Solve second order homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear ODEs.
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Solve systems of linear equations.
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Derive qualitative behavior of solutions of nonlinear ODEs.
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Understand and apply basic numerical methods for approximating solutions.
TIME/LOCATION: Section 515: MWF, 10:20am-11:10am, BLOC 133
Section 516: MWF, 11:30am-12:20pm, BLOC 133
Section 526: MWF, 8:00am-8:50am, BLOC 133
Section 529: MWF, 9:10am-10:00am, BLOC 133
EMAIL POLICY: Check your official TAMU email account EVERY day. You are responsible for any information
I send via email. Also, because of privacy rights, I cannot discuss grades via email.
EXAMS: There will be three in-class exams. The tentative exam schedule is as follows:
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Exam 1 Wednesday, 17/February/2016
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Exam 2 Wednesday, 23/March/2016
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Exam 3 Monday, 25/April/2016
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM: Section 515: May 9, Monday, 8:00am-10:00am
Section 516: May 10, Tuesday, 10:30am-12:30pm
Section 526: May 5, Thursday, 10:00am-12:00pm
Section 529: May 6, Friday, 8:00am-10:00am
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GRADING POLICY:
Exam I 20%
Exam II
Exam III
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Homework 15%
Final Exam 25%
Total 100%
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MAKE-UP EXAMS: No make-up exams will be given without a University approved absence.
See http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule07. If you have a University approved absence for missing an exam, you will be expected to make up your exam according to the following schedule, starting with the first option for each exam.
Only if you have a University approved absence for the day of the exam and the previous makeup day will you be allowed to use the later options or have other arrangements made. You must discuss (email is fine) the need for a make-up exam with me before going to a scheduled time. The schedule and the locations for make-up exams can be found at www.math.tamu.edu/courses/makeupexams.html.
ATTENDANCE: I STRONGLY suggest that you attend every lecture. Falling behind in this course can be very detrimental to your grade.
HELP SESSIONS: The times and locations for Math 308 Help Sessions will be announced by the second week of classes and can be found on my course web page. The help sessions have drop-in hours where you can get help with your suggested homework, class notes, or other problems. These help sessions are an excellent source of help, especially if you are unable to attend my office hours.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY: Copying work done by others, either in-class or out-of-class, is an act of scholastic dishonesty and will be prosecuted to the full extent allowed by University policy. For more information about the
Honor Council Rules and Procedures visit the web site: http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu.
Remember the Aggie Code of Honor: “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.”
COPYRIGHT POLICY: All printed materials disseminated in class or on the web are protected by Copyright laws.
One copy (or download from the web) is allowed for personal use. Multiple copies or sale of any of these materials is strictly prohibited.
STATEMENT ON DISABILITIES ACT: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact Disability Services, currently located in the Disability Services building at the Student Services at White
Creek complex on west campus or call 979-845-1637. For additional information, visit http://disability.tamu.edu.
CLASSROOM RESPECT: Please refrain from using electronic devices during class.
During class, I am 100% focused on you and your learning. Texting and playing on your phone or computer distracts not only you, but also those around you. It is also an enormous distraction to me, since I am watching to see if others are distracted by this behavior. You will likely be called out in class or be asked to leave the room if I see you on your phone. If you would like to use a laptop or a tablet during class to take notes with, please ask for permission prior to doing so.
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