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Instructor:
Anand Jayaraman
Math 111 Information center
Course
description:
Differential equations is the language through which a large class of
physical phenomena are described. This course will serve as an
introduction to differential equations. We will cover different
qualitative and quantitative methods for analyzing differential
equations. Some of the tools required for solving these equations, such as
linear algebra and complex numbers, will also be covered.
Grading: There
will be two midterm exams and a final exam. The final exam will
make up 30% of the grade. The midterm exams altogether will count towards 45% of
the grade. Homework assignments will make up 15% of the grade. In
addition, there will several short in-class quizzes held through out
the semester which will account for 10% of
the grade. Exam Schedule:
Homework & Quizzes:
Homework problems will be assigned in class after every lesson and you will be
given (typically) two days to finish the homework problems. The
deadline for each homework will be announced in the class and will
also be posted on the homework web page. I
would encourage you to work together with other students while solving
home work problems. (Groups of two work the best.) However, homework
must be written individually without consulting any one else's
work. Any help received must be acknowledged.
You are expected to do all the assigned homework problems, however
only selected problems will be graded in detail. Late homework will
not be accepted. Each homework will be graded for 10 points and the
lowest two scores will be dropped. Each class will begin with
discussion of homework problems for the week, prompted by your
questions. So please come prepared for the class. Quizzes generally will cover the previous two weeks material. Make up quizzes will not be given. However, the lowest quiz score
will be dropped.
Attendance and Class Participation: The material covered in
the course is fairly difficult. So your presence during each class is
strongly encouraged. If you miss a class for some reason, please do
read the relevant material from the book before you come to the class
the next day. Please feel free to ask any questions (however
simple or trivial it might seem to you) during the class. There might
be others in the class who have the same questions. Class
participation will be taken in to account while deciding the final
grades. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or problems
relating any aspect of this course, or just to discuss the material
covered in class or the text. I hope that you will have a productive
semester. Some useful links
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