Spring 2013 Course Syllabus - Mathematics 3041.001

Course: Mathematics 3041.001.
Course Title: Differential Equations.
Time: TR 3:30-4:50.
Place: BA 130S.
Instructor: Chen, Je-Wei.
Instructor Office: 424 Wachman Hall.
Instructor Email: je-wei.chen@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: (215)204-7840.
Office Hours: TR 1:50-3:20.
Prerequisites: Math 1042 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent transfer credit, co-requisite Math 2043.
Textbook: Elementary Differential Equations 9th Edition by Boyce and DiPrima Wiley Custom Edition 1. A hardcopy of the text is available at the book store: The ISBN for the custom edition of the text with the WileyPLUS code is 9781118107522. (You must check that the access code is included; DO NOT buy a USED COPY!) 2. If you want just the WileyPLUS (on-line) version of the book, no print copy, you can order directly from Wiley by going to http://www.wileyplus.com where you can purchase a WileyPLUS access code. You MUST register in WileyPLUS, the course information is Differential Equations MATH 3041.001 The course url for students to access the WileyPlus course material for Differential Equations is http://edugen.wileyplus.com/edugen/class/cls283024/.
Course Goals: To help students learn basic concepts, techniques, and applications of ordinary differential equations.
Topics Covered: First order differential equations, second and higher order linear equations, Laplace transforms, systems of linear differential equations.
Course Grading: Quizzes 17%,Three tests (lowest counts 15%, other two 20% each), and a comprehensive final exam (28%).
Exam Dates: TO BE ANNOUNCED; FINAL EXAM Tuesday, May 14, 1 – 3PM.
Attendance Policy: Attendance to all lectures, quizzes, and exams is required.
Calculators: You are expected to have available for use on homework, quizzes, and exams a scientific calculator. It is recommended that your calculator be equivalent to a TI83.
Classroom policies: Turn off all electronic devices including cell phones, MP3 players, etc. No head phones or ear buds permitted.
Make up Policy: There are no make ups for quizzes, homework, or exams except for documented excuses.

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