TEXTBOOK: Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, 4th Edition by Edwards and Penney

OFFICE: SCC 112

OFFICE HOUR: 10:00-11:30 MWF

PHONE: 726-7179

LECTURE: section 9, 12:00-12:50, Edu 40 and section 17, 16:00-16:50, MWThF Cina 106

LAB: section 10, 12:00-12:50, section 18, 16:00-16:50, MonH 209, TA: Shiyuan Deng

Course Content:

1. Chap 3-4
2. Chap 1-2, Chap 5
3. Chap 6-7, Chap 10

EXAMS:

This semester, I will be out of country for three research conferences. Therefore, I will miss the classes during 9/10-14, 10/24-11/1, 11/9-21. We will make up for the missing classes by (i) meeting every Thursday instead of every other Thursday, (ii) giving all mid-term exams in evening, (iii) class by another faculty member. Students who have schedule conflict with the evening exams time can choose different time.

1. exam 1, 6-8pm, Oct. 2 (18%)
2. exam 2, 6-8pm, Nov. 6 (18%)
3. exam 3, 6-8pm, Dec. 4 (18%)
4. final exam, 16:00--17:55, Dec. 11, Chem 150 (20%)

HOMEWORK: collect every Wed. (18%)

COMPUTER LAB: Assignments (8%)

GRADING SCALE:

1. 90-100 A
2. 80-89 B
3. 70-79 C
4. 60-69 D

REMARKS: We will have class class every Tuesday instead of every other Tuesday. All midterm exams are scheduled in the evening so that you can have a 2-hour period time to take a more comprehensive exam. If you have time conflict to the evening exams, I can arrange another time which is convenient to you. I might be out of country for research for a week in October . All missing classes will be made up by the every other Tuesday class time or a substituting instructor.

Student Directive: Students often ask what is required of them to be successful in a class. The short answer is: spend time with the material. The longer response is to read the appropriate sections at least twice before coming to class, then try your hand at working a few examples and homework problems, then come to class and participate, then go back home and reread the material, study your notes, and continue trying to work problems. In the class presentations, the instructor presumes that students are reading and studying the relevant material in the text. Find a classmate who will study with you. A reasonable time to spend 8 - 10 hours on your own per week. The key to learning a discipline is spending time with the material.

Student Conduct Code: Appropriate classroom conduct promotes an environment of academic achievement and integrity. Disruptive classroom behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach, or student learning, is prohibited.

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Academic Integrity: Academic dishonesty tarnishes UMD’s reputation and discredits the accomplishments of students. Academic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense by all members of the academic community.

Students with disabilities: It is the policy and practice of the University of Minnesota Duluth to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities. If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements such as time limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. You are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources to discuss and arrange reasonable accommodations. Call 218-726-6130 or visit the Disability Resources web site for more information.