MAP 2302
Differential Equations -Fall 2006
Differential Equations (CRN 80334)
Instructor: Dr. M. Rahman
Office: Bldg. 14/ Room 2718
1:30-2:45 MW
Class Bldg. 10/Rm. 1343
Office hour: 3:00-4:00pm MW/Appointment
Textbook: Differential Equations, 3rd ed. by
Blanchard, Devaney & Hall
e-mail: mrahman@unf.edu
Prerequisites: Calculus I & II
Credit hours: 3
Tentative Schedule:
Chapter 1. First order Differential Equations
§1.1-1.9
Chapter 2. First-order systems
§ 2.1-2.5
Chapter 3. Linear systems
§ 3.1-3.7
Chapter 4. Forcing and Resonance
§ 4.1-4.4
Chapter 5. Nonlinear systems
§ 5.1- 5.2
Chapter 6. Laplace Transforms
§ 6.1- 6.4
Chapter 8. Discrete Dynamical Systems
§ 8.1-8.2
Grade Allocation :
3 Exams :
45 % 90 to 100 %A
Final Exam: 25 %
80 to 89 % B
Homework 15%
70 to 79 % C
Quiz- 15%
60 to 69 % D
The “  `` will be included only to improve your
grades
Below 60 % F
Important Deadlines:
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Last day to withdraw ( with 25% refund)– September 22nd
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Last day to withdraw (no refund)– November 9th
Holidays (no classes or office hours) – Labor Day- Sept. 04th , Veterans DayNov 10th, Thanksgiving- Nov. 23-26th ,
Exam 1: Sept. 18, 2006(Monday)
Exam 2: Oct. 25, 2006(Wednesday)
Exam 3: Nov. 29, 2006(Wednesday)
Final Exam is Monday, Dec. 11, 1:00-2:50pm.
Technology: A graphing calculator (e.g. TI83) is recommended but not required.
Graphing calculators which perform symbolic manipulations (e.g. TI89, TI92) will
not be allowed for tests and quizzes. You may use ordinary scientific calculators, but
no graphing calculators are allowed for quizzes or exams (including the Final)
unless otherwise specified by the instructor. I will demonstrate dynamics of differential
equations using MATLAB/XPPAUT programming languages.
Attendance: is required; parts of this class may be in a cooperative learning format. You
will be assigned group work in and out of class. Repeated absences (more than 4
unexcused) will result in lowering your grade in the course. Students absent for university
sponsored events or must make arrangements for making up the work they will miss
before they are absent.
Homework: is required. Selected problems from your textbook will be assigned and
graded. Late homework will not be accepted without a valid reason.
Disability Resource Center: If you believe that you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact “ Disability Resources Center” in Bldg. 10-Room 1201.
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus at any time. Changes
will be announced in class. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of any
changes.