Text-book: Elementary differential equations and boundary value problems,
by W. Boyce and R. DiPrima,
7th edition, 2003,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Grading policy:
100 points, in class midterm exam (April 28, 6-8 PM)
100 points, written homework
150 points, comprehensive in class final exam (May 31, 10:30 AM-12:30)
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350 points = total
Prerequisites:
A fair understanding about functions, graphing, continuity,
derivation and integration.
Homework is assigned on a daily basis. The written assignments are due in class,
two periods after they were assigned. No late homework will be accepted without a
valid excuse.
Not only are the homework scores counted towards the final grade, but doing
the homework represents the best preparation for the exams and for the
class as a whole.
Quizzes:
About once every other week, announced or unannounced.
Are not counted towards the final grade. Regard them as a way of monitoring
your progress.
Pieces of advice:
(1) Work hard from the very beginning. Do
not let the material accumulate without working through it. As
we go along, it is your obligation to read the whole material
of the assigned sections. Do not expect all the details to be covered in class.
(2) Do not hesitate to ask me questions (during the class,
after class, during review sessions). Come to the office hours. If you
have a schedule conflict, set up an appointment with me. (I am a very
flexible guy in this respect!)
(3) Read the university's honor principle. You
are allowed and I encourage you to discuss among yourselves the ideas
of the course, but the homework and the quizzes and the exams
should reflect your own understanding of the subject.