MAT 275 – Spring 2009
Modern Differential
Equations
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Number 11495
Syllabus
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Instructor: |
Dr. Michael Oehrtman |
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Office Hours:
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2:45-3:45pm or by appointment (PSA 645) |
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Class Time: |
Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30-2:45pm |
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PSA 303 |
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| Prerequite: | MAT 271, MAT 266 or equivalent |
Textbook: Differential Equations, Computing and
Modeling by Edwards and Penney, Pearson - Prentice Hall, 4th
edition.
Calculators: A graphing calculator (e.g. TI-83) is recommended. Graphing calculators which perform symbolic manipulations (e.g., TI-89 or TI-92) will not be allowed for tests.
Homework: Homework will be a combination of problems from the textbook and the WeBWorK online homework system. WeBWorK can be accessed at http://webwork.la.asu.edu. If you are not familiar with WeBWorK you should start by working out the Introduction set (the Introduction will not count towards the grade). No late assignments will be accepted. Due dates for WeBWorK and problems from the textbook will be listed on the homework page. You are responsible for checking the homework page regularly and keeping track of due dates for all assignments.
MATLAB Labs: Matlab labs are especially important and are worth a big part of your grade. Attendance is essential in order to pass the class. You are encouraged to work in groups on your assignments and MATLAB labs. You can access MATLAB from all computer labs on campus. In addition, you can access MATLAB at home using the ASU online application system at https://webapp3.asu.edu/myapps/default.aspx. You can access the computer labs in ECA 221 and ECA 225 Monday through Thursday from 6:00pm-10:00pm and Sunday from 2:00pm-6:00pm.
Modeling Project: You will consult with a professor in your degree program to identify a differential equation that is important in your field of study. You will then write a paper that discusses the modeling behind this equation, including
- a description of the scientific context modeled by your equation,
- a description all quantities involved and the assumptions,
constraints, theories, etc. used to relate the quantities,
- a derivation of the differential equation and explains why it is
an appropriate model for the scientific context, and
- analytic or numerical solutions to the equation for a representative variety of conditions with a discussion of the meanings of the solution.
The emphasis of the paper is to clearly articulate the meanings of the quantities involved, justify the mathematical relationships between them based on scientific principles, and show how those relationships lead to the differential equation as a model of the given phenomenon. You must complete phases of the project as follows:
Thursday, April 2: First draft of the paper due.
Thursday, April 30: Final paper due.
Exams: Three exams will be given during the semester. The best possible preparation for the exams is regular attendance and completion of assigned labs and homework assignments. All three exams will be given in the Testing Center (PSA 21) on the dates indicated on the exam schedule. The Testing Center is open M-Th 9:00am-6:30pm and Friday 9:00am-3:30pm. The Testing Center will not allow late entry. Arrival before the door closes allows the student an hour and a half to complete the test. In order to be admitted to the testing center each student must have a valid ASU "Sun Card". Your calculator program memory may be randomly viewed during any exam and will be cleared if anything suspicious is written therein.
Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive and will be administered in class on Tuesday, May 12 from 12:10 to 2:00 pm.
Mathematics Department Final Exam Policy: The Department of Mathematics follows Arizona Board of Regents policy, which states that all final examinations shall be administered at their officially scheduled times. A final exam schedule appears in the Fall Bulletin of classes and on the Web at http://students.asu.edu/final-exam-schedule. Requests to take the final examination at a time other than the published time will not be granted except in cases of conflict with the scheduled exam time for another course, having more than three exams scheduled in one day, personal emergencies, or for reasons of religious practice. The Department of Mathematics reserves the right to require written documentation to substantiate any claim of hardship. In particular, nonrefundable plane tickets, weddings, work schedules, and the like are not acceptable reasons for rescheduling final examinations. Please keep this policy in mind when making end-of-semester plans.
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200 |
Homework Assignments |
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A+ |
970 and above |
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| 200 |
MATLAB Labs |
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930 - 969 | |||
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100 |
Project |
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A- |
900 - 929 |
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300 | Exams |
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B+ |
870 - 899 |
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200 |
Final (Tuesday, May 12, 12:10-2:00 pm) |
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B |
830 - 869 |
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B- |
800 - 829 |
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1000 | Total |
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C+ |
770 - 799 |
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C |
700 - 769 |
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600 - 699 | |||||
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below 600 | |||||
Academic Dishonesty: In the
“Student Academic Integrity Policy” manual, ASU defines “Plagiarism
[as] using another's words, ideas, materials or work without properly
acknowledging and documenting the source.” Students are responsible for
knowing the rules governing the use of another's work or materials and
for acknowledging and documenting the source appropriately.” You
can find this definition at: http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/studentlife/judicial/academic_integrity.htm#definitions.
Academic dishonesty, including inappropriate collaboration, will not be
tolerated. There are severe sanctions for cheating, plagiarizing and
any other form of dishonesty.
Tutoring: The Engineering
Tutoring Center in ECF
100 provides free assistance for students in MAT 275. The
center is open Monday-Thursday
9:00am–5:00pm and Fridays
9:00am–3:00pm. See their website for additional details, http://www.fulton.asu.edu/