AMTH 242 FALL 2006
Course title: AMTH 242 Ordinary Differential Equations (4 credits).
Instructor: Dr. Koffi B. Fadimba
Office: ADMN 237 F
Tel:
E-mail: KoffiF@usca.edu
Office hours: M: 9:30-10:50 AM
W: 1:00-2:30 PM
TTh 9:30-10:30 AM
And by appointments
URL: http://www.usca.edu//math/fadimba
Class meetings: TTh:
Classroom: ADMN 213
Course Information:
Catalogue description: 4 credits. ( Prereq: grade of C or better in
AMTH 241 or consent of instructor) First order and linear higher order ordinary
differential equations, systems of equations,
Text Book : A First Course in Differential Equations (The Classic 5th Edition), by Dennis G. Zill, Brooks/Cole, Thomson Learning, 2001.
Course Topics: We will attempt to cover the general topics in chapters 1, 2, 4-7, and topics from chapters 8 and 9 as time permits. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Methods of solving ordinary differential equations. Especially first order differential equations of special types, linear second order differential equations, and equations reducible to these types of equations.
- Laplace transform and its use to solve differential equations.
- Modeling of dynamic processes through differential equations
- Use of Mathematica to solve problems involving differential equations.
- Systems of differential equations
- Numerical approximation of differential equations as time permits.
Useful Links
SOS Mathematics: Differential Equations
SOS Mathematics: Differentiation and Integration
IDEA
(Internet Differential Equations Activities)
Evaluations:
Homework: Homework will be assigned on
a regular basis but will not be collected, unless explicitly stated so (some
homework problems involving the use of MATHEMATICA may be collected: I will let
you know).
Quizzes: There will be given a 10-minute quiz about once a week anytime during class time. Problems in quizzes might be coming from homework assignments or examples previously done in class. The quizzes will count for 150 points toward the final grade. There will be no make up for quizzes for whatever reason. The two lowest quizzes will be dropped at the end of the semester.
Tests: There will be given three in-class one-hour tests on the tentative dates below. Each test will count for 100 points toward the final grade and will come from the material covered in class since the last test. Since the tests are given in class, there will be no make ups except under special documented circumstances. In no case will any student be allowed to have more than one make up exam during the semester.
Here are tentative dates for the tests:
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Test 1 |
Week of September 25-29 |
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Test 2 |
Week of October 23-27 |
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Test 3 |
Week of Nov. 27-Dec. 1 |
Final Exam: The final exam will be given on Tuesday, December 12th, at
Final Letter Grade (Approximately)
|
Average |
90-100 |
85-89 |
80-84 |
75-79 |
70-74 |
65-69 |
60-64 |
0-59 |
|
Grade |
A |
B+ |
B |
C+ |
C |
D+ |
D |
F |
Attendance: Class attendance is mandatory. As many as five absences may preclude your receiving credit for the course. In addition to scheduled class hours you will need to spend many extra hours in the lab and at home reviewing your notes from class, reading the text, completing your homework assignments, and so on. How many extra hours will vary depending upon the individuals doing the work.
Disabilities: If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning
disability which might affect your performance in this class, please contact
the Office of Disability Services, 126A B&E,
If you are registered with Disability Services and have an accommodation
sheet, please see me as soon as possible or call me (803-641-3537) to set up an
appointment as soon as possible.
Have a nice and
fruitful Fall 2006 Semester!