Spring 2014 Course Syllabus - Mathematics 3041.001

Course: Mathematics 3041.001.
Course Title: Differential Equations Mathematics 3041.001.
Time: TR 3:30-4:50.
Place: Barton 130.
Instructor: Hill, David R.
Instructor Office: 512 Wachman Hall.
Instructor Email: david.hill@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: 215-204-1654.
Course Web Page: http://astro.temple.edu/~dhill001/course/DE_WINTER_2014/DESpring2014_stu.html
Office Hours: TR 12:30-2:30.
Prerequisites: Calculus 1 and 2; corequisite Calculus 3.
Textbook: Elementary Differential Equations 9th Edition by Boyce and DiPrima Wiley Custom Edition We will be using the WileyPLUS course management system for homework (and possibly quizzes). You will need a code to register in the WileyPLUS on-line system. Here are two ways to get the text and the access code: 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/cls363944/.
Course Goals: Overview of first and second order DES with applications; Laplace transforms; systems of first order DEs.
Topics Covered: First and second order DES with applications; Laplace transforms; systems of first order DEs.
Course Grading: Homework (in WileyPLUS) 15%, Quizzes 5%, Three tests (lowest counts 15%, other two 20% each), and a comprehensive final exam (25%).
Exam Dates: To be announced.
Attendance Policy: There are no make ups for quizzes, homework, or exams.
Attendence 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.
Computational facilities:: Certain Java applets will be used in instructional situations. If you know MATLAB it can be used for graphs and other computations.
Classroom policies: Turn off all electronic devices including cell phones, MP3 players, etc. No head phones or ear buds permitted. No devices running browsers, like tablets, iphones, etc.
Notes: You are expected to take notes and coordinate items in lectures to material in the text book.
Blackboard: We will also use blackboard. There will be sets of “Practice Exercises” for which no grade is recorded. There may be quizzes for which grades will be recorded.
WileyPlus: Register in WileyPLUS: Before your first assignment. 1. Register for your class through our new Course Finder! To use Course Finder go to www.wileyplus.com and click on the GET STARTED button. 2. Confirm that the section matches your schedule before you register! 3. Click the CREATE ACCOUNT button to start. Need help registering? View a video tutorial here: https://www.wileyplus.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-406168.html.
Due Dates for WileyPlus: There are due dates for the required homework in WileyPlus. Once the duedate is past you will not have access to those questions. WILEYPLUS HOMEWORK IS REQUIRED!.

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