Math 2250-004: Differential Equations and Linear Algebra - Fall 2011
Lecture: T,H 12:25PM-2:10PM, JWB 335
TA Discussion/Exams: Monday 12:55PM-1:45PM, Wednesday 12:55PM-1:45PM
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Required Text: Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (Third Edition). Authors: C.
Henry Edwards and David E. Penney
Instructor: Robbie Snellman
Office/Office hours: JWB 206. Wednesday 12:00PM-1:00PM (or by appointment).
TA: Laura Strube
Office/Office Hours: LCB 326. Friday 12:55PM-1:45PM.
Phone: None
Email: snellman@math.utah.edu
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Prerequisites: "C" or better in MATH 2210 OR MATH 1260 OR MATH 1280 OR
((MATH 1220 OR MATH 1250 OR MATH 1270) AND PHYS 2210 OR PHYS 3210)
Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic). Essentially this means that
mathematical proficiency in Calculus I, Calculus II, and Calculus III is required and
expected for this course.
Course Description: This is a hybrid course which teaches the allied subjects of linear
algebra and differential equations. These topics underpin the mathematics required for
most students in the Colleges of Science, Engineering, Mines & Earth Science.
Grading: There will be three midterms, a comprehensive final exam, some Maple
projects, and weekly homework. Midterms will count for 35%, the final exam will count
for 30%, Maple projects will count for 10%, and homework will count for 25% of your
grade. Grades will be based on the following scale:
A (93-100), A- (90-92), B+ (87-89), B (83-86), B- (80-82), C+ (77-79), C (73-76),
C- (70-72), D+ (67-69), D (63-66), D- (60-62), E (0-59).
Caution: All students, regardless of course performance, must take the final exam. If a
student does not take the final exam then the student will receive a failing grade for the
course, no exceptions!
Homework:
• There will be weekly homework assignments. Homework will be assigned on
Tuesdays and turned in the following Tuesday to allow students a full week to
work on the homework exercises.
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Homework is to be turned in at the beginning of class to avoid class disruption by
unprepared students. If a student fails to turn the homework assignment in at the
beginning of class, the homework assignment will be regarded as if it had never
been turned in altogether and the student will receive zero points for that
assignment.
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Students are encouraged to collaborate with fellow classmates on the homework,
but individual work must be turned in. Students are discouraged to share exact
personal answers with unprepared students as I will give both students a score of
zero points for that assignment if both papers are identical.
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I would encourage students to rework past homework exercises multiple times as
exam questions will be similar (not identical) to the homework.
Important Dates:
• Last day to Drop Course: Wednesday, August 31.
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Labor Day Holiday: Monday, September 5.
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Fall Break: Monday-Sunday, October 10-15.
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Last Day to Withdraw from Courses: Friday, October 21.
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Thanksgiving Break: Thursday-Friday, November 24-25.
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Classes End: Friday, December 9.
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Final Exam Period: Monday-Friday, December 12-16.
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Holiday Recess: Saturday December 17-Sunday January 8.
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Grades Available: Tuesday December 28.
Exams: If a student has a conflict with the times of exam administration due to
University sponsored events the student must contact me one week in advance to
inform me of the conflict and to schedule a makeup of the exam. Under emergency
circumstances (i.e. hospitalization or death in the family) the student must provide me
with verification of the event in order to retake the examination. Without proper
verification the student will not be allowed to makeup the exam. The exams will be
administered during your registered lab sections. Exams for this course will be
given on the following dates:
First Exam: September 19 and 21, 2011. Time: 12:55PM-1:45PM. Room: JWB 335.
Second Exam: October 24 and 26, 2011. Time: 12:55PM-1:45PM. Room: JWB 335.
Third Exam: November 21 and 23, 2011. Time: 12:55PM-1:45PM. Room: JWB 335.
Final Exam: December 12, 2011. Time: 10:30AM-12:30PM. Room: JWB 335
ADA Statement: The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs,
services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in
the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the Center for Disability
Services, 162 Olpin Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD). CDS will work with you and the
instructor to make arrangements for accommodations.