| Instructor: | Long Lee | |
| Textbook: | Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems 8th ed by William Boyce and Richard DiPrima | |
| Classroom: | Engineering Building 3104 | |
| Time: | TuTh 9:35-10:50pm | |
| Office: | RH 212 | |
| Phone: | 307-766-4368 | |
| Email: | llee@uwyo.edu | |
| Office hour: | TuTh 1:00-2:30pm | Please download the Sylllabus. It contains more information. |
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 2205
Course Goals and Topics: Differential equations are ubiquitous in applied math, physics, and engineering. Simply put, a differential equation is an equation that involves the derivative of a unknown function. Our goals this semester are (i) to see how these equations arise naturally in models of physical phenomena, (ii) to learn some techniques for solving differential equations, and (iii) to have some fun. That said, we'll cover most of chapters 1--4 and 6 in the text.
Classroom Procedures:I will spend the majority of our class time lecturing. In order to get people more involved, we may periodically work out problems interactively in class. Later in the term, we may also have students presenting their solutions to problems. You should feel free to ask questions during the lecture.
Exams and Grading:There will be two noncumulative 75-minute exams and a (cumlative) final exam during the semester. The exams will be closed-book exams, but you will be allowed a single 3'' X 5'' notecard (both sides) of notes. Graphing calculators will NOT be allowed (or needed) on any of the exams. The exam schedule is fixed. Please mark these dates in your calendar. If you must miss an exam, please make arrangements with me before the exam. Requests for make-up exams made after the scheduled exam will not be honored.
Final grade: Based on 2 exams and a final.
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