Math 3280:
Differential Equations & Linear Algebra
Spring 2014 Course Syllabus Instructor: Harlan
Stech Telephone: 726 - 8272 Office: SCC 156
Email: hstech@d.umn.edu Office Hours:
MWF 10:00-10:50, and by appointment. Lecture Meetings:
MWThF 9:00-9:50 EduE 50.
Computer Lab Meetings:
T 9:00-9:50 MonH 209
Graduate Teaching Assistant:
Diwash Shrestha
GTA Telephone: 726 - 6239 GTA Office: SCC 115
GTA Email: shres022@d.umn.edu
GTA Office Hours: TTh 11:00-11:50, Th 2:00-2:50
Text: Differential
Equations and Linear Algebra, 2nd OR 3rd Edition, Edwards & Penney,
Prentice-Hall.
Course Web Site:
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 computer lab will involve the use of
the Mathematica computational software program.
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 in-class exam average and final exam grade 35% from the LOWER
of the in-class exam average and final exam grade 15% 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 12, 8:00-9:55 AM
This course will adhere to UMD's Student Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found at http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity. This policy sanctions students engaging in academic dishonesty with penalties up to and including expulsion from the university for repeat offenders.
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.
Students are expected to follow the University's Student Conduct Code (http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/code) while in class.
It is the policy and practice of the University of Minnesota Duluth to
create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students
with disabilities. If there are aspects of this course that result in
barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements
such as time limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of
non-captioned videos please notify the instructor as soon as possible. You
are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources to discuss
and arrange reasonable accommodations. Please call 218-726-6130 or visit
the DR website at www.d.umn.edu/access for more information.