MATH 5163 - Partial Differential Equations, Section 001 - Spring 2014
TR 12:00-1:15 a.m., 809 PHSC

Instructor: Nikola Petrov, 802 PHSC, (405)325-4316, npetrov AT math.ou.edu.

Office hours (tentative): Mon 2:30-3:30 p.m., Thu 1:20-2:30 p.m., or by appointment.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (MATH 4163) or permission of instructor.

Course catalog description: First order equations, Cauchy problem for higher order equations, second order equations with constant coefficients, linear hyperbolic equations. (Sp)

Tentative course content:

Text: The main textbook, freely available online for OU students, will be

Homework:

Content of the lectures:

Grading: Your grade will be determined by your performance on the following coursework:

Coursework Weight
Homework (lowest grade dropped) 30%
Two midterm exams (20% each) 40%
Final Exam 30%

Homework: It is absolutely essential to solve the assigned homework problems! Homework assignments will be given regularly throughout the semester and will be posted on this web-site. The homework will be due at the start of class on the due date. Each homework will consist of several problems, of which some pseudo-randomly chosen problems will be graded. Your lowest homework grade will be dropped. Your homework should have your name clearly written on it, and should be stapled. No late homeworks will be accepted!

Exams: There will be two in-class midterms and a comprehensive in-class final exam.
Tentative dates for the midterms are February 25 (Tuesday) and April 17 (Thursday).
The final exam is scheduled for May 9 (Friday), 1:30-3:30 p.m.
All tests must be taken at the scheduled times, except in extraordinary circumstances.
Please do not arrange travel plans that prevent you from taking any of the exams at the scheduled time.

Attendance: You are required to attend class on those days when an examination is being given; attendance during other class periods is also strongly encouraged. You are fully responsible for the material covered in each class, whether or not you attend. Make-ups for missed exams will be given only if there is a compelling reason for the absence, which I know about beforehand and can document independently of your testimony (for example, via a note or a phone call from a doctor or a parent).

Useful links: the academic calendar.

Policy on W/I grades : From January 13 to January 27, you can withdraw from the course without record of grade. From January 28 to February 21, graduate students can withdraw from the course with an automatic "W" (for undergraduate students this period is January 28 to March 28). After this you may petition to the Dean to withdraw and receive a "W" or "F" grade according to your standing in the class. (Such petitions are not often granted. Furthermore, even if the petition is granted, I will give you a grade of "Withdrawn Failing" if you are indeed failing at the time of your petition.) Please check the dates in the Academic Calendar!

The grade of "I" (Incomplete) is not intended to serve as a benign substitute for the grade of "F". I only give the "I" grade if a student has completed the majority of the work in the course (for example everything except the final exam), the coursework cannot be completed because of compelling and verifiable problems beyond the student's control, and the student expresses a clear intention of making up the missed work as soon as possible.

Academic misconduct: All cases of suspected academic misconduct will be referred to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for prosecution under the University's Academic Misconduct Code. The penalties can be quite severe. Don't do it!
For details on the University's policies concerning academic integrity see the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity at the Academic Integrity web-site. For information on your rights to appeal charges of academic misconduct consult the Academic Integrity Code. Please check out the web-site of the OU Student Conduct Office.

Students with disabilities: The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course are requested to speak with the instructor as early in the semester as possible. Students with disabilities must be registered with the Office of Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations in this course. The Office of Disability Services is located in Goddard Health Center, Suite 166: phone 405-325-3852 or TDD only 405-325-4173.

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