MATH 363 (Fall 2006)
Book: Elementary Differential Equations, 8th
Edition, by Boyce and DiPrima
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Course Description |
We will cover material
from chapters 1-3, 5, 7, 9, and 6 of the textbook, in that order. |
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Grading Policy |
There are three components to determining the course grade. Weekly quiz will be worth 20%, four hourly exams are worth 60%, and the final exam 20%. |
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Attendance |
Attendance in mathematics class is essential. You are more likely to succeed in a math course if you come to class everyday. You are expected to be in class three days a week, and any extracurricular activities should not interfere with class. If you are absent on the day an exam or a quiz is given then you will receive zero. Unavoidable absences are to be dealt on an individual basis. |
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Quizzes |
Homework problems will
be assigned in each class hour. In addition, I will have these problems
posted on the Daily Schedule webpage linked below. These problems will
be assigned either from the textbook, or from a different source I deem
relevant. These problems are not to be collected. Instead, you will be given weekly quizzes on each Friday.
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Study Tips |
In order to succeed in a math course, you will need to keep up daily with new concepts and applications introduced. I expect, in a college mathematics class, for the students to be adequately ready for the class on a given day. Preparation for this class will include: 1. to read sections to be covered each class hour, covering main ideas and examples of relevant ideas, and 2. to have at least looked at the exercise problems at the end of the section. In short, I will expect proactive learning from the students. Mathematics is not automatic, and you are expected to have learned more than merely mechanical skills to solve a few types of problems. Think of math classes as preparations for real life situations when you have to use your quantitative reasoning skills to deduct to a solution. You are expected to read, understand, and think on your own to come to a satisfactory resolution. |
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Exams |
Attendance at the exams
is mandatory! If you have a conflict, let me know as soon as you learn
about the conflict - before the exam. Only then you will be
allowed to take a make-up exam.
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<- Check here for Homework and schedule. |
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Accommodation |
Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations is requested to speak with me during the first two weeks of class. All discussions will remain confidential. Students with disabilities should also contact Academic Services. |
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