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Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - MATH 310 D100

Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (3)

Class Number: 1343

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 8, 2017
    Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    MATH 152; or MATH 155/158 with a grade of at least B, MATH 232 or 240.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

First-order differential equations, second- and higher-order linear equations, series solutions, introduction to Laplace transform, systems and numerical methods, applications in the physical, biological and social sciences. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

  • First Order differential equations
  • Second- and higher-order linear equations
  • Systems of first-order equations 
  • The Laplace transform
  • Introduction to numerical methods and nonlinear systems
  • Applications in the physical, biological and social sciences

Grading

  • Online homework, in-class quizzes, and class work 25%
  • Midterm 1 15%
  • Midterm 2 15%
  • Final Exam 45%

NOTES:

THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION.
Students should be aware that they have certain rights to confidentiality concerning the return of course papers and the posting of marks.
Please pay careful attention to the options discussed in class at the beginning of the semester

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems
Loose Leaf Hard Cover + WileyPlus
William E. Boyce, Richard C. DiPrima, Douglas B. Meade
11th Edition; 2017
Wiley
ISBN: 9781119454465

OR

Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems Vital Source E-Text + WileyPlus
William E. Boyce, Richard C. DiPrima, Douglas B. Meade
11th Edition; 2017
Wiley
ISBN: 9781119454496

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