Summer2 2016 Course Syllabus - Mathematics 3041.022

Course: Mathematics 3041.022.
Course Title: Differential Equations.
Time: MTWR 11:50-13:20.
Place: Tuttleman 301.
Instructor: Chen, Je-Wei.
Instructor Office: Wachman 1023.
Instructor Email: je-wei.chen@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: 215-204-7848.
Office Hours: W 13:20-14:20 or F 11:40-12:40.
Prerequisites: Math 2043 with a grade of at least C-. May be taken concurrently.
Textbook: Elementary Differential Equations, 9th Edition (Temple Custom Edition) by Boyce and DiPrima, published by Wiley.
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 differential equations.
Course Grading: The grade is based on three tests. The lowest score counts 20%, the othr two 40% each.
Exam Dates: 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.
Quizzes and Exams make ups: No make ups allowed except for documented absence. Contact me as early as possible when you know you have to miss a quiz or exam.

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