Required Texts: (1) Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, by Boyce and DiPrima. (2) Differential Equations with Matlab, by Coombes, et al. [We cover most of chapters 2, 3, the first 3 sections of 5, and 10.]
Homework: Homework will be collected weekly.
Matlab: There will be three Matlab assignments.
Tests: There will be two midterm exams.
Final Exam: There will be a two hour comprehensive final exam.
Grades: Homework, including Matlab assignments, will count for 20% of your grade. Each midterm will count for 20%. The final will count for 40%.
Cheating: The minimum penalty for cheating on a test is a grade of F in the course. Your Dean may wish to take further action. This is a big no no. There may be multiple versions of the tests. You may work together on the homework but the work you turn in should be your own.