Differential Equations
MATH 308, Fall 2015, Sections 508
Instructor: Florent P. Baudier
Office: Blocker 525C
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B florent@math.tamu.edu
Meeting Times-Location
Lectures: MW 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Classroom: Blocker 128
Office hours: MW 11:00-noon
Global Course Description
Name: Differential Equations
Description: Ordinary differential equations, solutions in series, solutions using Laplace transforms,
systems of differential equations.
Textbooks: Elementary differential equations, Custom TAMU Edition, by Boyce and DiPrima.
Matlab : Ordinary Differential Equations using Matlab by Polking. 3rd Ed. (optional)
Prerequisities: MATH 251 or equivalent, knowledge of computer algebra system.
Schedule: We refer to the link below for a tentative schedule,
http://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/math308/308currentsched.html.
Exams Policy
In-class tests: Two in-class tests will be given on Monday September 28th and Monday November
2nd at the regular meeting time in the regular classroom.
Final exam: A cumulative final exam will be given on Friday December 11th from 7:30 a.m. to
9:30 a.m.
Quizzes: You will have a minimum of 10 short graded assignments to complete.
Final grade: Final grade = 40% (First + Second in-class tests) + 35% Final Exam + 25% Quizzes.
Grading: A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F 0-59%
Appeal: Any discussion on your grade will be only possible within 1 week (starting at the
graded exam date). You will have the possibility to check your grades via the eCampus
website. It is your responsibility to verify that the grades reported online correspond
to your actual grades.
Homework
You will have practice problem assignments to complete on a regular basis. The assignments will be
posted on my webpage at http://www.math.tamu.edu/~florent/. You do not have to turn in the
assignments but it is highly recommended to work them out carefully since most of the material for
the quizzes will be taken from them.
Miscellaneous
Attendance and Make-up Policy
Attendance of lectures is extremely important. Make-up exams will be given only to students providing
a University-approved excuse. If you miss an exam, you have to notify your instructor within 48
hours. Otherwise the students forfeits his/her right to make-up. Excused absences for the exams
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and final will be dealt with on an individual basis, but require convincing documentation. See
http://student-rules-tamu-edu/ for more details. Make-ups will not be given for quizzes. If you miss
a quiz due to an authorized absence and if you contact your instructor immediately, then the missed
quiz will not count. However, no more than 3 quizzes will be dropped.
Academic Integrity Statement
Remember the Aggie code of honor : “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.”
Please see the http://student-rules.tamu.edu/aggiecode for more details. There is no tolerance for
any violation of the Aggie honor code.
Disability Services
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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, in Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637.
For more information, visit http://disability.tamu.edu.
Copyright Policy
All printed materials disseminated in class or on the web are protected by copyright laws. While
personal use is permitted, sale of any of these materials is strictly prohibited.
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