MATH 3113 -- Spring 2024

January 16- May 3. TTH, 12:00pm-1:15pm, PHSC 0317. Final exam: May 7, 2024, 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

Course information

Instructor: Dr. Meijun Zhu;

Office: 1006 Physical Sciences Center

Email: mzhu@ou.edu

Office hours: to be decided after first week meeting (TR 10:30 -- 11:45am?)

Textbook: Differential equations and boundary value problems by Edwards and Penney

Grading Scheme: (Check regularly)

  • Assignments and Due date given in the announcement in Canvas

  • How to solve Algebraic Equations (from my book: Introductory Algebra)

    • Homework: 20%
    Midterm: 40%
    Final Exam : 40%

    APPROXIMATE CLASS SCHEDULE

    All section numbers refer to Edwards and Penny (5th edition), Differential equations and boundary value problems

    WeekDate Sections Covered WeekDate Sections Covered
    1 1.1-1.2, Models and solutions 9 03/11--03/15 Mini-review and Midterm II (to be determined)
    2 1.3-1.4, Solution curves and separable equations 10 4.2, 6.1, 6.3, applications of linear systems
    3 1.4-1.5, separable equations, linear equations 11 7.1-7.2, Laplace transforms
    4 1.5-1.6, other equations and mini-review 12 7.3-7.4, More on Laplace transforms
    5 02/12-02/16 2.1, Population models, Mid-term I 02/15. To be confirmed 13 8.1-8.2, Power series method
    6 3.1-3.2, introduction to 2nd order equations 14 8.3-8.5, More on power series method
    7 3.3-3.5, constant coefficient equations 15 10.1, Boundary value problems
    8 3.8, 4.1, eigenvalue problems and linear system 16 More on boundary value problems, Mini-review

    Policy

    Academic Misconduct: All cases of academic misconduct will be reported to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for adjudication in accordance with the University's established academic misconduct procedures.

    Reasonable accommondation: Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so that we can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your educational opportunities.

    Syllabus Attendance Policy

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    1. Remain at home to protect others.

    2. Ensure that any needed screening has been conducted (COVID-19 Screening and Reporting Tool) and any needed treatment obtained.

    3.Contact the instructor prior to absence or inability to participate, if possible, and provide an honest report of the reason for which you cannot attend class or complete a course activity.

    4. Continue to complete coursework to the extent possible, using Canvas, zoom, and other online tools.

    5. Submit assignments electronically to the extent possible and as directed by the instructor.

    6. Communicate with the instructor to arrange modifications to deadlines or work requirements or reschedule exams or other important course activities, when it is necessary.