Math 2214, Fall 2008
General Information / Course policy statement
Course Description
This is an introductory course in ordinary differential
equations (ODE).
The topics which we will cover include: first order ODE, higher order linear
equations, systems of the first order linear equations, numerical methods for system of linear differential equations, and the
basics of nonlinear systems.
You are expected to visit our homepage on a regular basis and check for updates, announcements, etc.
Instructor
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Course Time and Location
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Text
The textbook for the course is Elementary
Differential Equations, by W. Kohler
and L. Johnson
Exams
In-class
Tests: There will be two in-class
closed book and notebook exams on Friday,
September 19 (covering the first order differential equations) and Friday,
October 31 (the higher order differential equations), during the regular class hours. Covered sections for
in-class tests will be announced in the class and on the course webpage.
Conventional
final: The exam will be closed book and notes.
Common final: This test will be held at the math Emporium. The common final exam means that a portion of the final is the same for all sections of 2214. You will have approximately a week to take this online exam. Times will be announced near the end of the semester.
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Exam |
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In Class Exam I |
Friday, Sept. 19 |
12:20PM - 1:10PM |
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In Class Exam II |
Friday, Oct. 31 |
12:20PM - 1:10PM |
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Conventional Final |
Friday, Dec. 12 |
7:45AM - 9:45AM |
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Common Final |
TBA |
TBA |
Emporium |
The In Class Exam date may be subject to change if there is sufficient demand
Prerequisites
Math 1114 and 1206
Homework
Weekly homework assignments
and due dates will be posted on the course
webpage. A tentative list of assignments is posted on the course webpage.
Homework assignments are randomly selected for grading and only selected
problems are graded. At most, two late homework assignments will be
accepted for full credit provided that they are submitted no later than a day
after they were collected. Review Math 2214 Assignment
Sheet for suggested assignments. While
discussing assignments with other students and getting help outside of class is
encouraged, every student certifies that what is written accurately represents
the student’s own understanding of the problem in the student’s own
words.
It is very important that you do all the homework since it is almost impossible to learn without working through many examples and problems.
Emporium Quizzes
There are emporium-based quizzes scheduled regularly. Quizzes start and end date/time will be announced in the class. Tentative deadlines are listed on the course webpage. Quizzes must be proctored. Check Details Regarding Proctored Testing at the Math Emporium on how to take a proctored exam. Check Math 2214 course homepage for practice quizzes.
Missed work.
If a student fails to take an exam or quiz or fails to hand in an assignment on time, his/her score is zero unless the reasons for the failure are serious, unavoidable, and beyond the student's control (``subc'').
The instructor reserves the right to verify that the reasons are ``subc.'' It is to the student's advantage to inform the instructor of such reasons before missing the work. When work is missed for ``subc" reasons, the instructor, after consultation with the student, will decide how to handle the missed work.
No make-up exams will be given for the in-class tests. If you have a valid reason for missing a test, your grade on the final will be substituted for that of the missed test.
Evaluation policy
Homework
assignments, quizzes, and exams are graded based on the work shown, not just on
final answers. Grades are calculated as follows:
1-
Emporium Quizzes 10%
2-
Two In-class Tests 20% each
3-
Homework 15%
4-
Final Exam 25%
5-
Common final 10%
Your
lowest emporium quiz and your lowest homework grade will be dropped. The
percentage score of your final exam will replace your lowest test if it is to
your benefit. 90% guarantees an A-, 80% guarantees a B-, 70%
guarantees a C-, and 60% guarantees a D-.
Miscellaneous: Meeting by an appointment will be made if office hours do not work for you. Students with special needs are encouraged to meet with me in my office.
Honor Policy
The
Virginia Tech honor system applies to all graded work in this course. Students
are responsible to understand and to adhere to the Honor Code.
Department Enrollment Rules
To receive credit for work done in this section of Math 2214, a student must officially be enrolled in this section.
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
Labor day. Classes WILL meet. 09/01
Drop Deadline
10/03
Fall Break 10/10-10/20
Thanksgiving 11/22-11/30
Classes end 12/10
Religious and Ethnic
Holidays
Listing of 2008 dates as maintained by registrar’s office may be found
here:
http://www.registrar.vt.edu/dates/religious_ethnic_holidays.php
Last Update Jan 14, 2008