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Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - MATH 260 D400

Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (3)

Class Number: 2226

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Mo, We, Fr 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
    SRYC 5280, Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 16, 2023
    12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    SRYC 5280, Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

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

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. Students with credit for MATH 310 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Topics

  • 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

  • Assignments and Quizzes 20%
  • 2 Midterm Exams (15% each) 30%
  • Final Exam 50%

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Tutorial attendance is mandatory for this course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems with WileyPlus*
William E. Boyce; Richard C. DiPrima; Douglas B. Meade
12th Edition; 2021
Wiley

*WileyPlus is a platform that all students must use to successfully complete this course. The SFU Bookstore will have available both the electronic textbook+WileyPlus bundle and the printed hardcopy text+WileyPlus bundle available, either of which are acceptable. Purchasing a used text/11th edition textbook will require the additional purchase of WileyPlus and is therefore not recommended.  

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.