Math 201 – Differential Equations
Winter 2014
Lecture Section:
EU1
Time and Place:
MWF 10:00 – 10:50; CAB 265
Instructor:
Peter Minev
Office:
CAB 677
e-mail:
minev@ualberta.ca
WEB:
http://www.math.ualberta.ca/~pminev/courses/math_201/
Office Hours:
11:00 – 12:00 MWF, or by appointment. You are welcome to
drop in at other times; if I am not busy I will try to help you.
You may also book an appointment by e-mailing me.
Textbook:
Fundamentals of Differential Equations, R. Kent Nagle, Edward .
B. Saff, and Arthur D. Snider, Custom Edition for UofA.
or
Fundamentals of Differential Equations, R. Kent Nagle, Edward .
B. Saff, and Arthur D. Snider, 8th Edition.
Syllabus: Text Section: 2.1 – 2.4, 2.6, 4.2 – 4.7, 4.9, 4.10, 7.2 – 7.9, 8.2 – 8.4, 10.1 –
10.5.
Calculators:
Grading:
No calculators are allowed in midterm or final exams.
Homework
Lab work
Midterm exam
Final Exam
Final exam will cover the whole material.
10%
10%
30%
50%
Labs: There will be a 50 minute lab period each week. In this lab there will be quizzes
that count towards the lab grade. The 1st Lab starts on January 6, 2014.
Exam Dates: Midterm:
Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 09:30, Rm TBA
Final exam: Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 09:00, Rm TBA
Deferred Final: Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 09:00; students meet at 8:30
in CAB 357.
Note:
(1)There is no deferred midterm. If you have a valid reason for missing it, the weight
of the midterm will be transferred to the final so that the final will then count for 80% of
your grade.
(2) Please consult your Faculty office for information on Deferred Final Exam Policy.
(3) Reexamination : In addition to the requirements set out in section 23.5.5 of the
Academic Calendar, students wishing to be considered for a reexamination must have,
excluding the final, completed at least one-half of the term work. Term performance
will be considered in the decision to grant a reexamination.
Assignment Policy: There will be weekly assignments in this course that will be
posted, together with the solutions, on the web page above. The assignments will be due
every Friday at 4pm, starting on January 17, in the mailbox with my name on it on the 3rd
floor of CAB.
Final Remarks:
(1) You are encouraged to have a look at old exams (available from the Department of
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences).
(2) Do not get behind. Do the homework, attend the labs. This is very important.
(3) Try to learn the concepts, rather than just memorizing formulas.
(4) There will be no formula sheet nor electronic aids allowed at the exams.
Student Responsibilities:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: ‘The University of Alberta is committed to the highest
standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with
these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University
in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the
provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at
www.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm) and avoid any behaviour which could
potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or
participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in
suspension or expulsion from the University.’
All forms of dishonesty are unacceptable at the University. Any offense will be reported
to the Senior Associate Dean of Science who will determine the disciplinary action to be
taken. Cheating, plagiarism and misrepresentation of facts are serious offenses. Anyone
who engages in these practices will receive at minimum a grade of zero for the exam or
paper in question and no opportunity will be given to replace the grade or redistribute the
weights. As well, in the Faculty of Science the sanction for cheating on any examination
will include a disciplinary failing grade (no exceptions) and senior students should
expect a period of suspension or expulsion from the University of Alberta
EXAMS: Your student photo I.D. is required at exams to verify your identity. Students
will not be allowed to begin an examination after it has been in progress for 30 minutes.
Students must remain in the exam room until at least 30 minutes has elapsed
CELL PHONES: Cell phones are to be turned off during lectures, labs and seminars.
Cell phones are not to be brought to exams.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students who require accommodation in this
course due to a disability are advised to discuss their needs with Specialized Support &
Disability Services.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTRE: Students who require additional help in
developing strategies for better time management, study skills or examination skills
should contact the Academic Support Centre (2-703 Students’ Union Building).
Disclaimer: Any typographical errors in this Course Outline are subject to change and
will be announced in class. The date of the final examination is set by the Registrar and
takes precedence over the final examination date reported in this syllabus.
Note: Recording is permitted only with the prior written consent of the professor or if
recording is part of an approved accommodation plan.