Spring 2015 Course Syllabus - Mathematics 3046.001

Course: Mathematics 3046.001.
Course Title: Differential Equations with Computer Lab.
Time: Lecture: MWF 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM; Lab: W 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM.
Place: Lecture: Barton B 401; Lab: Tuttleman Learning Center 9.
Instructor: Aristotelous, Andreas.
Instructor Office: Wachman Hall 532.
Instructor Email: aaristot@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: N/A.
Office Hours: M 1:30-2:30 or M 1:30-2:30 or by appointment.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in Math 2043.
Textbook: Differential Equations. Polking, Boggess, and Arnold. Pearson, 2nd edition; Ordinary Differential Equations using MATLAB. Polking. Pearson, 3rd edition.
Course Goals: This course combines traditional material with a modern systems approach. It presents a thorough introduction to differential equations, tempering a classic "pure math" approach with more practical applied aspects. The focus is on interpreting and solving problems through the use of software support. An objective is to provide students with the opportunity to bring together much of what they have learned, including analytical, computational, and interpretative skills.
Topics Covered: We will discuss first order differential equations, second order and higher linear equations via a systems approach using linear algebra, numerical methods, and possibly Laplace transforms and series solutions.
Course Grading: 93–100 A, 90–92 A-, 87–89 B+, 83–86 B, 80–82 B-, 77–79 C+, 73–76 C, 70–72 C-, 67–69 D+, 63–66 D, 60–62 D-, 60 F.
Exam Dates: Exams: February 11 and March 30; Final Exam: May 4, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
Attendance Policy: Students must attend all lectures and labs.

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