Instructor: Dr. Isabel
Darcy Office:B1H
MLH
Phone:
335- 0778
Email: idarcy AT math.uiowa.edu
Tentative Office Hours: MWF after class, W: 2:30-3:15, F 9:30-
10:20 and by
appointment.
Course WWW site:
http://www.math.uiowa.edu/~idarcy/COURSES/34/FALL08/34.html
Check this for a list of assignments so far, possible changes in the
course schedule, and electronic copies of course handouts.
Description of Course: This course covers basic theory and methods of solution for differential equations. The major part of the course deals with linear differential equations and systems of linear differential equations. Laplace transforms are among the tools introduced for the solution of these linear differential equations.
Objectives and Goals of the Course: We will cover most of chapter 1 - 4, 6, 7 and some supplementary material as time allows. You should read all sections/handouts/web material corresponding to covered material and/or assigned problems. There may be test questions related to this reading even if not covered in class.
Text: Boyce and DiPrima, "Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems," 8th edition .| HW & Quizzes: 13% | 90% <= A- < 91% <= A |
| Computer Projects: 13% | 80% <= B- < 81% <= B < 89% <= B+ < 90% |
| Exam 1: 22% | 70% <= C- < 71% <= C < 79% <= C+ < 80% |
| Exam 2: 22% | 60% <= D- < 61% <= D < 69% <= D+ < 70% |
| Final: 30% | F < 60% |
GRADING & EXAMS: All work must be shown in order to receive credit. This holds for all exams including the final, all quizzes (if any are given), homework and computer projects. Important note: If no work is shown, you may receive zero credit even if your answer is correct.
2 exams and a final will be given. Locations TBA. You are required to bring identification to all exams. Calculators may NOT be allowed. You are required to pick up your exams and keep them until the end of the semester. The final exam will be cumulative. The final is tentatively set for Tuesday, May 10 2005 at 12:00 P.M. (see the Spring 2005 Schedule of Courses). This could change, however, when the firm Final Exam Schedule comes out later in the semester.
THERE IS NO CURVE IN THIS CLASS, but improvement may be taken into consideration.
If there is a mistake in
grading, you must report this mistake within one week from when the
exam, homework, etc. has been handed back to the class (whether or not
you picked up your exam, homework, etc).
Your grades may be posted on WebCT.
More on computer projects: It is not assumed that you are an expert
in any particular operating system or computer algebra software in
advance. Web resources connected with the computer assignment will
offer help on using
Attendance and absences: Your attendance at each scheduled class meeting and problem section is expected. You are responsible for material covered in class and announcements made during class; these may include changes in the syllabus. Absences from exams will require a compelling reason, and must be arranged with your instructor in advance.
Notes to Student: (1) Please let your instructor know if you have a
disability that requires special arrangements. (2) The main office of
the Department of Mathematics is in 14 MLH. To make an appointment to
speak with the chair of the department, call 335-0708 or contact the
departmental secretary in 14C MLH.
You may collaborate with other students on the homework; however, each individual student is responsible for turning in your own homework in your own words. Copying is not collaboration and will be prosecuted under scholastic dishonesty. Any significant collaboration should be acknowledged.
Policy on Scholastic Dishonesty: Students who violate
University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary
penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or
dismissal from The University. Since such dishonesty harms the
individual, all students and the integrity of The University, policies
on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced.
The University policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly
enforced.
Administrative Home: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the administrative home of this course and governs matters such as the add/drop deadlines, the second-grade-only option, and other related issues. Different colleges may have different policies. Questions may be addressed to 120 Schaeffer Hall or see the Academic Handbook. http://www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook/index.shtml.
Academic Fraud: Plagiarism and any other activities when students present work that is not their own are academic fraud. Academic fraud is reported to the departmental DEO and to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Services who enforces the appropriate consequences. http://www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook/ix.shtml.
Making a Suggestion or a Complaint: Students with a suggestion or complaint should first visit the instructor, then the course supervisor and the departmental DEO. Complaints must be made within six months of the incident. http://www.clas.uiowa.edu/students/academic_handbook/ix.shtml#5.
Accommodations for Disabilities: A student seeking academic accommodations should register with Student Disability Services and meet privately with the course instructor to make particular arrangements. For more information, visit this site: http://www.uiowa.edu/~sds/.
Understanding Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment subverts the mission of the University and threatens the well-being of students, faculty, and staff. For definitions, assistance, and the full University policy visit: http://www.sexualharassment.uiowa.edu.
Reacting Safely to Severe Weather: In severe weather, the class members should seek shelter in the innermost part of the building, if possible at the lowest level, staying clear of windows and free-standing ex- panses. The class will continue if possible when the event is over. (Operations Manual 16.14.i.)
Resources:
Student Classroom Behavior:
The ability to learn is lessened when students engage in inappropriate classroom behav-
ior, distracting others; such behaviors are a violation of the
Code of Student Life. When
disruptive activity occurs, a University instructor has the authority to determine class-
room seating patterns and to request that a student exit immediately for the remainder
of the period. One-day suspensions are reported to appropriate departmental, collegiate,
and Student Services personnel (Office of the Vice President for
Student Services
and Dean of Students).
University Examination Policies:
Missed exam policy. University policy requires that students be permitted to make up
examinations missed because of illness, mandatory religious obligations, certain
University activities, or unavoidable circumstances. Excused absence forms are available at the
Registrar web site:
http://www.registrar.uiowa.edu/forms/absence.pdf
Final Examinations:
An undergraduate student who has two final examinations scheduled for the same period
or more than three examinations scheduled for the same day may file a request for a
change of schedule before the
published deadline
at the Registrar's Service Center,
17 Calvin Hall, 8-4:30 M-F, (384-4300).