82985 MAP 2302 U03 DIFERENTIAL EQUAT. TuTh 1530-1645 Room GL 132 (rukim@fiu.edu).
FALL 2007

Description: An introduction to differential equations and their applications based upon knowledge of calculus.
Topics to include:
Initial value problems of the first order, numerical solutions, systems of differential equations, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, series solutions.
Prerequisite: MAC 2312
Text: Introduction to Ordinary Differ. Equations, 4 th edition, by Ross. (Willey).
Instructor: PHILIPPE RUKIMBIRA
Office hours and phone: DM 418A, TuWTh, 1700-1800, Ph: 305-348 2224

Material to be covered:


    • Chapter 1-6, 9

    Tests and quizzes policy:

  • There will be two (2)midterm exams worth 100 points each, five quizzes worth 10 points each and a comprehensive final exam worth 150 points. The dates are 10/04 and 11/15 for the midterms; 09/06, 09/20, 10/18, 11/01 and 11/29 for the quizzes. The date for the final is Tuesday, December 11, 2007; 1700-1945. There are no make-up exams or quizzes. With a valid, verifiable reason for missing an exam, a waiver may be granted for the missed test. The final exam cannot be waived. An incomplete grade may be assigned upon presentation of a valid, verifiable reason for missing the scheduled test. The final should be taken during the next week of finals.

    • Grades: Grades will be assigned on the basis of 400 points.

  • Midterms: 200
  • Quizzes: 50
  • Final: 150

    • Grade-Score:
    A---------------------------------360-400
    A_--------------------------------340-360
    B+--------------------------------320-340
    B---------------------------------260-320
    B_--------------------------------240-260
    C+--------------------------------220-240
    C---------------------------------160-220
    C_--------------------------------140-160
    D---------------------------------060-140
    F---------------------------------000-060

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