**Disclaimer**
This syllabus is to be used as a guideline only. The information provided is a summary of topics to be covered in the class.
Information contained in this document such as assignments, grading scales, due dates, office hours, required books and materials may be from
a previous semester and are subject to change. Please refer to your instructor for the most recent version of the syllabus.
MAT 275
MODERN
EQUATIONS
DIFFERENTIAL Fall 2012
Important Note: All items on this syllabus are subject to change. Any in-class
announcement, verbal or written, is considered and official addendum to this
syllabus. All course materials and information will be accessible through Blackboard
Academic Suite (link on your “My ASU” page).
Information regarding the computer labs will be accessible through the Blackboard
LAB Site.
Instructor:
Guihong Fan
Phone: 480-965-9396
(e-mail preferred)
E-mail: Guihong.Fan@asu.edu
Prerequisites: MAT 271, MAT 266 or
Office: PSA 345
Office Hours: T,Th 11:00am-12:00, or
by appointment.
Web Page: http://math.asu.edu/~gfan/
Classroom: Coor 120
equiv.
Textbook: Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 9th
Edition (2009), by William E. Boyce and Richard C. DiPrima, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
ISBN 9781118142554.
Calculator: A graphing calculator (e.g. TI-83) is recommended. CALCULATORS
THAT PERFORM SYMBOLIC MANIPULATIONS (e.g. TI-89) WILL NOT BE ALLOWED FOR
TESTS AND QUIZZES.
Grading: The semester grade will be computed based on the Final Exam (30%), 2
tests (20% each), Labs (15%), and HW/WebWork/Quizzes (15%). If there Is no HW or
Quizzes given, WebWork will account for 15% alone.
Grading Scale:
A-, A, A+: 90%-92.9%, 93%-96.9%, 97%-100%;
86.9%, 87%-89.9%;
C, C+: 70%-75.9%, 76%-79.9%; D: 60%-69.9%;
B-, B, B+: 80%-82.9%, 83%E: 59.9% or less
QUIZZES: they may be given at any time at the discretion of the instructor. Quizzes
will reflect material that has recently been discussed in class. No make-up quizzes will be given.
HOMEWORK: Due dates for the problems from the textbook will be announced in class and posted on
the course webpage. The majority of the assignments will be done using the online system WebWork. No
late assignments will be accepted.
MATLAB LABS: MATLAB labs are especially important because they will help you develop skills to
use Matlab for simulations and they are worth a big part of the course grade. Attendance is essential in
order to pass the class. There will be six labs given in ECA 221, on SPECIFY DATES. Please check the
Blackboard LAB site for more information about the MATLAB labs.
Exams: Two tests will be given during the semester in class (SPECIFY DATES). The best possible
preparation for the exams is regular attendance and completion of all assignments. Your calculator
program memory may be randomly viewed during any exam and will be cleared if anything
suspicious is written therein.
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Matlab Open Lab: the ECA 221 lab will be open Mon-Thu 7:00-11:00pm
Course Policies: Students are responsible for the assigned material whether or not it is covered in class.
Students are responsible for the material covered in class whether or not it is in the text. Working
regularly on assigned problems and attending class are essential in order to do well. You are expected to
read the text before the material is covered in class. Make-up exams are at the discretion of the instructor
and only given in the case of verified medical or other emergency. The instructor must be notified before
the exam is given, if at all possible. E-mail your instructor and call the Mathematics Department Office
(480-965-3951) to leave a message.
If you bring cell phones and/or any other electronic equipment to our classroom, make sure it/they
is/are turned off before class begins. Any sounds produced by such devices are disruptive to the class and,
as such, will not be tolerated and will be reported to the Office of the Dean of Students.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
In the “Student Academic Integrity Policy” manual, ASU defines “’Plagiarism” [as] using
another's words, ideas, materials or work without properly acknowledging and
documenting the source. Students are responsible for knowing the rules governing the
use of another's work or materials and for acknowledging and documenting the source
appropriately.” You can find this definition at:
http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/studentlife/judicial/academic_integrity.htm#definitions
Academic dishonesty, including inappropriate collaboration, will not be tolerated. There are
severe sanctions for cheating, plagiarizing and any other forms of dishonesty.
Final Exam: http://students.asu.edu/final-exam-schedule#fall has the final exam schedule for all classes
and will be strictly followed. If a conflict occurs, or a student has more than three exams in one day, the
instructor may be consulted about an individual schedule adjustment. If necessary, the matter may be
pursed further with the appropriate dean(s). This procedure applies to conflicts among any combination of
ASU campuses, and/or off campus classes. Except to resolve those situations described below, no
changes will be made in this schedule without prior approval of the Dean of CLAS. The final exam is
comprehensive. Check schedule for the date and the room to write final exam.
Tentative Schedule
Wk # / dates
Book
covered
1. Aug. 23-24
1.1, 1.2
2. Aug. 27-31
1.3, 2.1
3. Sep. 3-7
4. Sep. 10-14
5. Sep. 17-21
6. Sep. 24-28
7. Oct. 1-4
8. Oct. 8-12
9. Oct. 15-19
10. Oct. 22-26
11. Oct. 29-Nov
2
12. Nov. 5-9
13. Nov. 12-16
sections Observations
2.2, 2.3,
2.5, 2.7,
2.8, 8.1
8.2 Review
Test 1
3.1, 3.2
3.3, 3.4
3.5, 3.7
3.8, 7.1, Review
Test 2
6.1-6.4
Th. 8/30: NO CLASS;
Matlab Lab 1
Sept.3 Labor Day(No class)
Matlab Lab 2
Matlab Lab 3
Th. 10/4; NO CLASS
Fall Break 10/16: No Class
Matlab Lab 4
Th. 11/8: NO CLASS;
Matlab Lab 5
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14. Nov. 19-23
15. Nov. 26-30
7.1 -7.3
7.5, 7.6
16. Dec. 3-7
Dec. 10-11
Review
Final Exam
Th: 11/29: NO CLASS
Matlab Lab 6
Check schedule
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