Math 361 Spring 2002

 

Instructor:  Dr. G. Lugo
Office Hours: Br. 224.  MWF 1:00 -2:00 p.m. or by appt.
Textbooks: Differential Equations, by  Boyce and DiPrima. (Wiley)
  Class notes and old tests here

 

Syllabus: Chapter 2 First Order Differential Equations
  Chapter 3 Second Order Linear Differential Equations
  Chapter 4 Higher Order Linear Equations
  Chapter 5  Series Solutions of Second Order Linear ODE's
  Chapter 8  Numerical Methods (Lightly)
  Chapter 9 Systems of First Order Linear Equations (Lightly)

 

Grading:   The grade will be based on the sum of your scores on the following:
  Quizzes 50 points
  Exam 1 100 points
  Exam 2 100 points
  Exam 3 100 points
  Final 200 points
 

Fine tuning of the grade will take into account other factors such as: attendance, improvement, grade distribution, consistency and class participation.

  

Make-up's:

There will be no make-up's, no early exams. No exceptions! If you miss an exam without a proper excuse you will get zero points in that exam. If you miss an additional exam for any reason, you will get zero points on that exam

Honor Code:

Complete academic honesty is expected from all students. Any Incidence of cheating will be dealt strictly according to section V of the Undergraduate Academic Honor code.

Attendance: Do not miss any classes. In particular, do not miss any exams!
Help:

a) Office hours
b) Applets 
c) Tutors. See math secretary for list.