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Math 427, Differential Equations I

Fall 2009

(08/24/2009-12/02/2009)

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Differential Equations I (3 semester hours) contains the first, second and higher order linear ODEs, the series solutions of second order linear ODEs, Laplace transform and the systems of first order linear ODEs . The topical outline of course objectives is the following:

PREREQUISITE: Math 181, 182 and 283.
 

TEST AND GRADING POLICY: There will be six  (40 minutes) quizzes, a  (75 minutes) midterm exam, and a (2 hours) final exam. The lowest two quizzes will be dropped. Each quiz is worth 10%, and each exam is worth 30%. The midterm exam will be based on chapters 1 – 4 and the final exam will be on chapters 5 – 7.

Grades will be assigned on the basis of total 100 points, distributed as follows:

In addition, there will be 10% extra points directly coming from the in-class performance of answering questions, and are going to be used for upgrading the overall grade.

Final course letter grades will be assigned as follows:

NOTE: Your grade will be based EXCLUSIVELY on the examinations, homework, quizzes and your performance in the class.

CLASS POLICIES:

HOMEWORK:

The homework problems that you should work after each lecture are on the assignment list. You are required to do the homework outside of class for each section after we have completed the lesson.

 

ATTENDANCE:

You are expected to attend class regularly. If you miss a class for any reason, you are responsible for all material covered, announcements made in your absence, and acquiring materials that may have been distributed in class.

 

MISSED EXAMS:

You will have one opportunity to make up a test given on a day you are absent if you can provide sufficient reason for missing the examination.

CALCULATORS:

A graphics calculator is useful as a study and learning tool when used appropriately. However, calculus is a collection of ideas which are not mastered through calculator skills only. Note that no calculators are allowed on tests.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner. Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and all members of the University community are expected to act in accordance with this principle. Consistent with this expectation, the University's Code of Conduct states that all students should act with personal integrity, respect other students' dignity, rights and property, and help create and maintain an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits of their efforts.

Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the University community and compromise the worth of work completed by others. Based on the University's Student Academic Misconduct Policy, a range of academic sanctions may be taken against a student who engages in academic dishonesty.

LECTURE-BY-LECTURE BREAKDOWN (Tentatively):