Math 3280: Differential Equations & Linear Algebra

Instructor: Harlan Stech Telephone: 726 - 8272

Office: SCC 156 Email: hstech@d.umn.edu

Office Hours: MWF 1:00-1:50, and by appointment.

Lecture Meetings: MW("every other" Th) F 9:00-9:50 Chem 155

Computer Lab Meetings: T 9:00-9:50 MonH 209

Computer Lab Assistant: Xiaoxi Zhao Telephone: 726 - 6239

Office: SCC 115 Email: zhaox128@d.umn.edu

Office Hours: 3-4 Monday and Tuesday, 12-1 Thursday

Text: Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, 2nd Edition, Edwards & Penney, Prentice-Hall.

Course Web Site linked from: found via http:// www.d.umn.edu/~hstech

Prerequisites: Calculus I and II

Objectives: Topics to be covered will include: Matrices and matrix algebra, solution of linear algebraic equations, determinants, matrix inversion. First, second and higher order differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, and applications. The use of the Mathematica and other computational software.

Grading: There will be homework/computational assignments (assigned during each lecture and collected once a week), three in-class exams, and a final exam. The final grade will be based on:

50% from the HIGHER of the exam average and final exam grade

40% from the LOWER of the exam average and final exam grade

10% from the homework/computational assignments,

All exams will be graded according to a scale no higher than

A = 90 % or above

B = 80 - 90 %

C = 70 - 80 %

D = 60 - 70 %

F = below 60 %

FINAL EXAMINATION: Monday, May 7, 2007, 8:00 - 9:55 AM

You are expected to neither give nor receive aid on the homework, computational assignments and exams. While it is permissible to ask of other students general questions in the class about the homework and computer labs, what you turn in should reflect what YOU understand about the material. "Team" solutions are not acceptable.

No make - up exams will be given unless arrangements are made in advance of the day of the exam. University policy will prevail in the rescheduling of the final exam. Points may be deducted for late homework/computational assignments.

Individuals who have a disability, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the term. Adaptation of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required to provide equitable participation.