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Math 3260   DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS Spring 2008

Days & Time: TR 11:00 - 12:15
ClassRoom:   COE 140
CRN # 14964
Office hours: TR 14:00-15:00, and by appointment
Instructor: Andrey Shilnikov, Dr.
Office:   724 COE
Phone:   (404) 413-6423
e-mail: ashilnikov at gsu.edu
web:      http://www.mathstat.gsu.edu/~matals
Textbook: A first course in Differential equations with modeling
applications, 8th ed. by D. Zill, ISNB 0534418783
*Interactive diffirential equations*
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MATH 2215.
Description: First-order equations, linear differential equations with special emphasis on constant coefficient and Euler equations, systems of ODEs, applications.

Outline of Content (tentative)	Sects.
Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations;	1.1-1.3
1st order Odes (java)	2.1-2.5
Modeling with 1st order Odes	3.2-3.3
Higher-order Odes	4.1-4.7
Modeling with higher-order Odes	5.1-5.2
Systems of linear firts order Odes 2Djava and 3Djava	8.1-8.2
Numerical Methods	2.6, 9.1-9.3

Examinations: There will be 3 hourly exams and the final exam (two hours). All hourly exams will be taken during the regular class time and in the regular classroom. Books and notes will not be allowed on all tests. There will be no make-up exams except in an extreme verifiable emergency. Absence from the final exam will result in a grade of F for the course unless arrangements are made prior to its administration.

Grading Grades will be determined on the basis of the 3 tests (30 points each) and the final (60 points), extra credit - 10 points. The final grade will be awarded as follows:
A : 135-150
B+: 130-134
B : 120-129
C+: 115-119
C : 105-1114
D : 90-104
F : 0-89

I will also go over each person's work individually and modify the tentative grades slightly, taking into account factors that are hard to quantify such as improvement, an outstanding final exam, etc. There is no preordained median for this course. It could be higher or lower in any given year, depending on how the class does. However, I would not hesitate to give 90% of the class an A if they earned it.

Exam dates (subject to change)
Tests I, II and III February 7, March 6 and April 3
Final Examination April 29, at 10:15

Note: During the first two weeks of the semester the Department of Mathematics and Statistics checks the computer records to determine whether or not each student has met the prerequisites for this course. If you do not have the prerequisites, please inform me and change to another course right away. If our computer search finds that you do not have the prerequisite, you must drop this course or you will be dropped automatically.
If you do not attend class during the first two weeks you will be administratively dropped.

Withdrawal Policy: If you withdraw from this class on or before W-Day on March 3, 2008 you will receive a W regardless of your performance. If you hardship withdraw after this date (a regular withdrawal at this point gives you an automatic WF) you will receive a W ONLY if you are passing (70 average or better); otherwise you will receive a WF (which averages into your GPA just like an F). Visit the "Withdrawals" webpage for details.

Procedures: Class meets twice a week. Taking good notes during the class is of significant importance. Homework will be assigned in each class. After the class, study the book, read your notes and do as many of the homework problems as you can prior to the next class. Try to get the remaining problems explained in the next class. You are responsible for all material covered in class, whether or not you attended this class.

Attendance and Conduct Policy: Turn off all pagers and cell phones before entering the classroom – having these items “go off” in class is considered disruptive behavior and can result in your being administratively dropped from the course. In fact, any type of inappropriate conduct may result in your being administratively dropped from the course. See the University’s Policy on Disruptive Behavior in the General Catalog, p. 19 (www.gsu.edu/images/Downloadables/UG_05_06.pdf) or On Campus, the official student handbook (www2.gsu.edu/~wwwdos/codeofconduct_adminpol_a.html).

Homework: Working on the homework assignments is an essential part of the course. It is critical for your success on the exams. Homework will be assigned in class. The assignments are based on our textbook. Homework will not be graded, but students are expected to fully complete the assignments.
Homework assignments are here.

Cheating/Plagiarism All work submitted for grading must be your own. A first occurrence of cheating/plagiarism will result in a grade of “O” for all concerned parties, as well as a form indicating academic dishonesty will be filed with the Dean of Students.

Academic assistance at GSU:
1. Form study groups with classmates
2. See instructor during office hours
3. Visit the Math Assistance Complex, 122 Kell Hall (404-651-3365)
4. Attend Supplemental Instructions, MW 2:45-4:25, r. 427 (GCB)
5. Visit the Counseling Center: Learning assistance, Test anxiety classes,
Student support services (404-651-2211)
6. African American Student Services (404-463-9000)
7. Private tutor list is available at Math Assistance Complex and Math Department