MATH 3319-002. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND LINEAR ALGEBRA

Days:   Tuesdays and Thursdays
Times:   9:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Location: 102 PKH
Text:  
Stephen W. Goode and Scott A. Annin; Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, Third Edition, PEARSON Prentice Hall, 2007.


Office Hours:     11:00 a.m. - 12 noon   Tuesdays and Thursdays
  or by appointment
 
Office:     441 PKH
Email:     hristo@uta.edu
Telephone:     (817) 272-5763

GRADING POLICIES

        Homework Assignments (10%):   Theoretical and computational problems will be assigned during the first day of classes. Teamwork is encouraged.

        Two Mid-Term Exams (52%):   Each exam will be given during the class period and you will have 80 minutes to take it. Exams will be made up of questions similar to the assigned homework problems. Topics and dates for each exam will be announced in class at least a week in advance. There will be no make-ups for the mid-term exams.

        Final Exam (38%):   The final exam will be comprehensive and will be given according to the university final exam schedule (Thursday, May 8, 2008, 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.). Make-ups for the final exam will be given only for university approved absences and should be discussed prior to the exam.


        Grading Scale:   A = 90+; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; F = 59-


CALCULATORS

    A graphing calculator is allowed for use in class and on exams.
    Approved Calculators: Casio: FX-6000, 6200, 6300, 6500, 7000, 7500, 7700, 8000, 8500, 8700, 9700; Series HP: HP-28, 48; Series Radio Shack: EC-4033, 4034; Sharp: EL-5200, 9200, 9300; Series TI: TI-81, 82, 83, 83+, 85.
    Any other calculator must have prior written approval from the instructor before use.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

    This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of differential equations and linear algebra. Upon completion of MATH 3319, students should develop their skills in solving practical problems with solution techniques as well as judgment and sensitivity in using differential equations and linear algebra to understand physical phenomena.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS

    This course requires you to be an active participant. It is expected that you attend class and do your homework. It will help you to read the sections in the book before attending lectures.

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