Course Policies for Math 305

Text: Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 10th, by Boyce and Di Prima. No other texts are required. Some "handouts" are on the web page.

Suggested Supplement: Schaum's Outline of Differential Equations, by Bronson & Costa. Amazon

Calculator Policy: You should have and be able to use a TI-30. Graphing and programmable calculators cannot be used on tests or quizzes.

Absolutely no cell phones, tablets or laptops during tests or quizzes.

Homework: Homework is due in class most Mondays. No late homework. You may work together on the homework but the work you turn in should be your own. All homework assignments will be on the course website.

Quizzes: There will be occasional in class quizzes. Tests: Tentative test dates are: February 23, April 13.

Final: TBA. It will be in our regular classroom.

Grades: Two lowest homework grades are dropped. The lowest quiz grade is dropped. Your course grade will then be computed as follows: Homework 15% Quizzes 10%, Test 1 25%, Test 2 25%, Final 25%. (I do not drop the lowest test grade.)

Attendance: Class attendance is required. If you don't collect an assignment when it is returned in class the grade will be changed to zero. To get an absence excused see me or e-mail me ASAP.

Cheating: The minimum penalty for cheating is a grade of F in the course and you may face suspension. There will be multiple versions of the quizzes, tests and final.