Lecturer: Dr. Peter Wolfe
Lecture: MWF 2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m. in ARM 0135.
Discussion sections: meet on Tuesday in MTH 0305. Teaching Assistant: John Quah (jquah@math.umd.edu)
| Section | Time |
| 0111 | 8:00 a.m.-8:50 a.m. |
| 0121 | 9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m. |
| 0131 | 10:00 a.m.-10:50 a. m. |
| 0141 | 11:00 a.m.-11:50 a. m. |
Goals of the Course: The goal of MATH 246 is to introduce the student to the basic theory of ordinary differential equations and its applications. We will be using the software system MATLAB as an integral part of the course. We feel that the ability to use MATLAB (or a similar system) is a valuable skill that will serve the student well in more advanced courses and beyond.
Texts:
Boyce & DiPrima, Elementary Differential Equations, 8th
ed. , Wiley, 2005 ISBN 0-471-43339-X
; (Required)
Hunt, Lipsman, Osborn
& Rosenberg,
Differential Equations with MATLAB, 2nd ed. , Wiley, 2005
, ISBN 0-471-71812-2
(Required)
Exams: There will be three hour exams; on September 28, October 26 and November 28 and a Final Exam on December 13. In addition there will be 10 minute quizzes in lecture (The dates are noted on the syllabus.) Make-ups for hour exams will be given only upon presentation of an acceptable excuse. No make-ups for quizzes will be given.
Computer Work: We will be using the software system MATLAB . There will be five MATLAB assignments to be handed in. The first (Assignment A) will be handed in but not graded. The other four will be graded. These should be done in teams of two or three students, with each team handing in one paper.
Homework: Homework is assigned according to the syllabus to be discussed at the next discussion session. Homework will not be collected. Students are responsible for all homework problems.
Grading: The grades will be based on the following: Hour Exams 45%, Quizzes 10% (The lowest two quiz grades will be dropped.), MATLAB assignments 20%, Final Exam 25%. However, grades may be adjusted upwards on the basis of (a) improvement over the semester or (b) an exceptionally good final exam.
Room Assignment for the Final Exam: Room 0106, Francis Scott Key Hall.
Tutoring: The Department of Mathemaics offers a free walk-in tutoring service. Here is the Tutoring Schedule
Review for the first midterm.
Review for the second midterm.
Review for the third midterm.
Academic Integrity: The University of Maryland, College Park has a nationally recognized Code of Academic Integrity, administered by the Student Honor Council.This Code sets standards for academic integrity at Maryland for all undergraduate and graduate students. As a student you are responsible for upholding these standards for this course. It is very important for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication,facilitation, and plagiarism. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity or the Student Honor Council, please go to Honor Code Info.
Students With Disabilities: If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss available academic accomodations, please contact me as soon as possible.
Course Evaluation is now online ! To fill out an evaluation form for this course click here. We urge you to do this. Responses are due by December 12.