| General Information | Syllabus | Homework Assignments | Exam Related |
| Instructors | Lectures | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| Examinations | Homework Policy | Grades |
| Honor Principle | Tutorials | Disabilities |
| Instructors |
|---|
| Section | 1 |
| Instructor |
Mark Skandera |
| Office | 412 Bradley |
| Office hours | M 6:30-7:30PM, W 5-6PM, F 3-4PM. |
| Phone | 646-1720 |
| m23w05@gauss.dartmouth.edu |
| Lectures |
|---|
| Section | 1 |
| Instructor | Mark Skandera |
| Classroom | Carson L01 |
| Lecture (MWF) | 1:45-2:50 |
| X-hour | Thurs 1:00-1:50 |
If you are shy about asking questions during lecture, try asking these suggested questions.
| Textbook |
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Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems (8th edition) by Boyce & DiPrima. Published by Wiley.
| Exams |
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There will be two midterm examinations and a final examination. These exams are scheduled as follows:
| Exam | Midterm 1 | Midterm 2 |
Final |
| Date | January 31 |
February 21 |
March 12 |
| Time | (in class) | (in class) | 11:30 - 2:30 PM |
| Classroom | Carson L01 |
Carson L01 |
Carson L01 |
Note. Exams will not be given early to accommodate travel plans.
| Homework Policy |
|---|
Students who understand the homework sets typically perform better on the exams.
| Grades |
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The course grade will be based upon two midterm exams, a final exam, homework, and class participation.
| Midterm 1 | 100 points |
| Midterm 2 | 100 points |
| Final Exam | 200 points |
| Written assignments |
50 points |
| Class participation |
50 points |
| Total | 500 points |
| The Honor Principle |
|---|
On Exams: No help given or received
On Homework: Collaboration is permitted and encouraged, but NO COPYING. Do feel free to discuss the general ideas of the problems with other students.
| Tutorials |
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Teaching assistant Geoff Goehle will provide tutorial assistance for this course (help with your homework) in 104 Gerry on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, from 7 - 9 pm. Tutorials will begin on Sunday, January 9. Private tutors may be available through the Tutor Clearinghouse. If you would like to have a private tutor, please go to 301 Collis and fill out an application as early in the term as possible. There may be a waiting list.
| Disabilities |
|---|
Students with disabilities who will be taking this course and may need disability-related classroom accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment to see their instructor as soon as possible. Also, they should stop by the Academic Skills Center in Collis Center to register for support services.