Summer1 2013 Course Syllabus - Mathematics 3041.012

Course: Mathematics 3041.012.
Course Title: Differential Equations.
Time: MTWR 10:45-12:15.
Place: BB 205.
Instructor: Schiller, John J.
Instructor Office: Wachman 606.
Instructor Email: john.schiller@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: 215-204-7844.
Office Hours: by appointment.
Prerequisites: Math 1042 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent transfer credit; co-requisite Math 2043.
Textbook: Elementary Differential Equations, Temple Custom Edition, by Boyce and DiPrima.
Course Goals: To help prepared students learn basic concepts, techniques, and applications of ordinary differential equations.
Topics Covered: First order differential equations, second and higher order linear differential equations, series solutions, Laplace transforms, systems of first order equations.
Course Grading: The grade is based on six quizzes and three tests. The quizzes count 10%, the lowest of the three tests counts 10%, and the other two count 40% each.
Exam Dates: Two quizzes before each test, a test approximately every two weeks.
Attendance Policy: Attendance and engagement in class are expected and will be factors in determining grades in borderline cases.

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