Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations(MAP 2302-U03), Spring 2015

Instructor: Yuanchang SunE-mail: yuasun@fiu.eduWebsite: www.fiu.edu/~yuasunPhone: 305-348-4959Office/Hours: DM 437C/ Tu 2-4pm or by appointmentLecture time & place: Tu Th 5:00-6:15 pm, PC439Textbook: Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations, Shepley L. Ross, 4th EditionPrerequisites: MAC 2312 Calculus II with a C or better Course Plan (Tentative)Chapter1, Introduction: Section 1.1-1.3 (1-2 lectures)Chapter 2, First order equations, Sections 2.1-2.4 (3-4 lectures)Chapter 3, Applications of first equations, Sections 3.2-3.3 (2 lectures)Chapter 4, High order ODEs, Sections 4.1-4.5 (3-4 lectures)Chapter 5, Applications of second order ODEs, Sections 5.2-5.3 (1-2 lectures)Chapter 6, Series solutions of linear ODEs, Sections 6.1-6.2 (3-4 lectures)Chapter 9, Laplace transform: Sections 9.1-9.4 (6 lectures)

Homework assignments: a list of suggested homework problems is attached in the end. Although homework will not be collected for grading, it is essential to the course and assessment. Similar questions will appear in both midterms and final. Quizzes: No Exams: there will be three in-class exams (75 minutes) and one final exam (2 hours).The exams are closed book- no books, notes, or phones. Picture I.D. is required and must be presented upon request. Students are expected to be present for all quizzes and final exam. There are no early exams. A late exam will be administered only at the discretion of the instructor in the event of a verifiable emergency. In the event of a verifiable emergency, you must contact the instructor as soon as possible, and in any case, prior to the next regularly scheduled class.

Grade:Grade is based on the following:Midterms: 60 % (3 x 20%) Three midterms Exam 1: Feb 19, Exam 2: March 19, Exam 3: April 16Final Exam (cumulative, April 28. 2015, Tuesday, 5:00-7:00PM) : 40 %

Your final grade will be based on your percentage of the total available points.AA-B+BB-C+CC-D+DF

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