| Instructor: | Dr. Garcia-Puente, Milner 119 |
| Phone: 845-7814 | |
| Email: lgp at neo.tamu.edu |
Class web page: http://www.math.tamu.edu/~lgp/math308.html
Course web page: http://calclab.math.tamu.edu/docs/math308/ Text: Fundamentals of Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 4th Edition, by Nagle, Saff and Snider, Addison-WesleyOrdinary Differential Equations using MATLAB, 3rd edition, by Polking and Arnold, Prentice-Hall, is a suggested supplemental text, especially for students with limited MATLAB experience.
Course Content: Linear ordinary differential equations, solutions using Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations.
Prerequisites: Math 251
Grading Policy:
| 90-100% | A |
| 80-89% | B |
| 70-79% | C |
| 60-69% | D |
| < 60% | F |
Note: Q-drop deadline is April 3
Homework: Homework will be assigned each week.
Only 4 problems will be graded on each assignment. Each problem
is worth 2 points. Complete homeworks will get 2 more points so that each
homework will be worth 10 points.
Homework assignments will include problems to be
worked out by hand as well as problems that will require the use of
MATLAB. Late homework assignments will only be accepted if the
student has a University-approved excuse.
Help Sessions: A schedule for M308 help sessions will be
available by the end of the first week of classes. MATLAB help is
available in Blocker 131, Monday-Thursday 7:00-10:00, and Sunday
1:00-10:00.
MATLAB: The primary focus of this course is on solving differential equations analytically (with pen and paper). However, a working knowledge of MATLAB is essential in many upper-level courses and on the job market, so we will take some time to get acquainted with its basic utilities.
Make-up policy: Make-ups for missed exams will only be allowed for a university approved excuse in writing. Wherever possible, students should inform the instructor before an exam is missed. Consistent with University Student Rules, students are required to notify an instructor by the end of the next working day after missing an exam. Otherwise, they forfeit their rights to a make-up.
Scholastic dishonesty: Copying work done by others, either in-class or out of class, is an act of scholastic dishonesty and will be prosecuted to the full extent allowed by University policy. Collaboration on assignments, either in-class or out-of-class, is forbidden unless permission to do so is granted by your instructor. For more information on university policies regarding scholastic dishonesty, see University Student Rules.
Copyright policy: All printed materials disseminated in class or on the web are protected by Copyright laws. One xerox copy (or download from the web) is allowed for personal use. Multiple copies or sale of any of these materials is strictly prohibited.
Americans with Disabilities Act: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for Students with Disabilities, in Room 126 of the Koldus Building or call 845-1637.
Academic Integrity Statement: Honor Council Rules and Procedures
Class Scedule: We should cover the following sections:
| Days | Sections Covered |
|---|---|
| Jan. 17, 19 |
Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4. |
| Jan. 24, 26 |
Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3. |
| Jan. 31, Feb. 2 |
Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3. |
| Feb. 7 |
Section 4.4. |
| Feb. 9 |
Exam 1; Chapters 1, 2. |
| Feb. 14, 16 |
Sections 4.5, 4.6. |
| Feb. 21, 23 | Sections 4.8, 4.9, 3.1. |
| Feb. 28, Mar. 2 |
Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4. |
| Mar. 7 | Sections 7.1, 7.2. |
| Mar. 9 | Exam 2; Chapter 4. |
| Mar. 21, 23 |
Sections 7.3, 7.4, 7.5. |
| Mar. 28, 30 | Sections 7.6, 5.1. |
| Apr. 4, 6 |
Section 5.2, review |
| Apr. 11 |
Sections 9.1, 9.2. |
| Apr. 13 |
Exam 3; Chapters 3, 7, 5. |
| Apr. 18, 20 |
Sections 9.3, 9.4. |
| Apr. 25, 27 |
Sections 9.5, 9.6. |
Homework assignments:
| read sections | problems | date due |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1-1.2 | p5 (2,3,5,6,8); p14 (5,7,8,11,12,14,17,18,20,21,22,29,31) | Jan 19 |
| 1.3-1.4 | p22 (4,5,6,7,8,9,10c*,15,17); p28 (5*,8*,12) | Jan 26 |
| 2.1-2.3 | p46 (3,5,12,15,23,26,27a,28,29,30,31); p55 (10,13,14,21,25a,28,29,30,32) | Feb 2 |
| Exam I | Chapters 1, 2 | Feb 9 |
| 4.1-4.3 | p167 (1,3,13,15,26,38,41,43,49*); p177 (1,3,9,21,28,29) | Feb 14 |
| 4.4-4.5 | p186 (1,2,4,5,13,14,33); p192 (1,3,10,14,17,20,23,27,31,39) | Feb 21 |
| 4.6,4.8,4.9 | p197 (3,5,19*,21,25); p219 (1,9,16); p227 (3) | Feb 28 |
| 3.1-3.4 | p98 (1,4,14,15,25,26); p107 (4,5,6,10,11); p115 (8,9,18) | March 7 |
| Exam II | Chapter 4 | March 9 |
| 7.1-7.3 | p359 (7,11,19,29ahj); p365 (9,21) | March 23 |
| 7.4-7.6 | p374 (3,9,11,21); p383 (3,21,23,25); p395 (7,11) | March 30 |
| 5.1-5.2 | p250 (1,5,6,10,18,31) | April 6 |
| Exam III | Chapters 3, 7, 5 | April 13 |
| 9.1-9.3 | p508 (11); p512 (11); p521 (6a,13,15,16,19,25,29,30,34,38,39) | April 20 |
| 9.4-9.6 | p530 (1,12,18,22,23); p541 (8,10,17,23,24,29*,33,35) | April 27 |
| Final | Comprehensive | May 10 |
* indicates problem requiring use of MATLAB.