Syllabus
Introduction to Differential
Equations
Math 225-02
Spring 2005
Course Supervisor: Dr. Jack Dockery, 994-5366, [email protected],
Wilson 2-221.
Course Instructor: Derrick Cerwinsky, 994-7053, Ham 204.
My email address is [email protected]. Email is the best way to get
in touch with me. My web page is www.math.montana.edu/~cerwinsk or www.geocities.com/mt_math2000.
Required text: Elementary Differential Equations with Boundary
Value Problems by Edwards and Penny.
Prerequisite: You must have taken and passed Math 182 or
have equivalent transfer credit.
Etiquette. Proper etiquette is required. During class, students will not engage in any potentially distracting behavior such as reading a newspaper or whispering about non-math subjects. Cell phones must be turned off, and pagers or watches that make a sound, however quietly, must have the sound off. Use of headphones or other electronic devises will result in your being asked to leave, unless you have prier permission from the instructor.
Exams and Grading. Three unit exams: 100 points each. The comprehensive final: 200 points. Quizzes and Projects: 200 points. Total 700 points. Working with others on your homework is encouraged. Quizzes must be taken at the scheduled times and total 200 points.
Conflicts. You are required to take all exams and the final exam at the scheduled hours. Any exceptions must be approved well in advance by the course Instructor. Missing an exam for any reason without prior approval of the instructor will result in a zero on the exam. Cheating on an exam will be treated as a very serious offense, subject to the severest penalties of the Student Conduct Code.If there is a question about a grade on a test, you must put your question in writing and return the test to me before the start of the next class period. Your question will be reviewed and returned to you in the next class period.
Office Hours: I will be in my office from 11:00 until 11:50 on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday.