Math 3301 Differential Equations

Math 3301 Differential Equations

Fall 2015

MATH 3301 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

CRN 11396: 10:00 am – 11: 15am, TR, Room A437

Semester Credit Hours: 3

 INSTRUCTOR: Edwin Tecarro Office: S716

Telephone: (713) 221-8655 E-mail:

 OFFICE HOURS: MW 10:15 am – 11:15 am, TR 8:45 am – 9:45 am, or by appointment

 PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in Math 2401 and Math 2402. Credit or enrollment in Math 2407 is recommended.

 TEXTBOOK: A First Course in Differential Equations, 10th Edition, by D. Zill, Brooks/Cole, 2013.

 COURSE CONTENTS:

Chapter______Topics from Sections______

Introduction to Differential Equations 1.1 – 1.2

First-Order Differential Equations2.1 – 2.6

Higher-Order Differential Equations4.1 – 4.9

Series Solutions of Linear Equations6.1, 6.2, 6.4

The Laplace Transform7.1 – 7.6

Systems of Linear First-Order Differential Equations8.1– 8.4

Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations9.1

 HOMEWORK/QUIZZES: Homework is assigned but not collected. There will be a quiz once a week.

 TESTS: There are 3 tests during the semester. No make-up test will be given.

 FINAL EXAM: The final exam is comprehensive and all students must take it.

 COURSE GRADE:

Quizzes / 1/6 of course grade
3 Tests (in class, closed book, closed notes)
Test 1. TBA
Test 2. TBA
Test 3. TBA / 1/6 of course grade
1/6 of course grade
1/6 of course grade
Final Examination (closed book, closed notes)
Thursday, December 10, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm / 1/3 of course grade
  • GRADING SCALE: A 90-100, B 80-below 90, C 70-below 80, D 60-below 70, F below 60

 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW: Thursday, October 29, 2015

  • WHERE TO GET HELP WITH THE COURSE? CLCC (S735)
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