Math 308: Differential Equations (Section 514 MWF 9:10-10:00am Blocker 163)
Instructor: Yanqiu Guo Email: guo@math.tamu.edu
Office: Blocker 633D Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday 2:00-3:00pm or by appointment
Textbook: Elementary Differential Equations by Boyce and DiPrima (10th Edition)
Matlab Reference: Differential Equations with Matlab by Hunt, Lipsman, Osborn, and Rosenberg
Description: Ordinary differential equations, solutions in series, solutions using Laplace transforms,
systems of differential equations.
Prerequisites: MATH 251 or equivalent; knowledge of computer algebra system.
Calculator Policy: Calculators are not allowed on exams or quizzes.
Grade Breakdown:
Activity
Date
Percent
Homework
Due before class on Fridays
10%
Quizzes
Wednesdays
15%
Exam 1
Wednesday, February 17
50%
Exam 2
Wednesday, March 30
Exam 3
Friday, April 29
Final Exam
8-10am, Friday, May 6
25%
Grading Scale: A(90-100%) B(80-89.99%) C(70-79.99%) D(60-69.99%) F(0-59.99%)
Homework assignments and due dates are posted on the webpage
http://www.math.tamu.edu/~guo/math308.html
Homework will be collected weekly before the lecture on Fridays. Late homework will NOT be
accepted. Please show all of your work when writing solutions to the homework. Selected homework
problems will be graded.
Quizzes will be given weekly on Wednesdays at the beginning of the lecture. No quizzes will be given
during the exam weeks.
Midterm Exams will be given in our lecture room during regular class time and the dates are listed in the
table above. The topics for each exam will be announced when the exam is getting close.
Final Exam will be cumulative (comprehensive).
Make-up exams and quizzes will not be allowed unless a University approved reason is given to me in
writing.
Differential equations are difficult, so you are expected to work hard!