Differential Equations
MTH 256 - Sec 040

MWF 3:00-3:50PM
KIDD 350
Winter 2011

Midterm Exam: F 15:00-15:50 2/11/2011
GILB 124

Final Exam: T 2:00-3:50 3/15/2011
WNGR 151


Professor:

Dr. Nathan Louis Gibson  

Office:

Kidd 312

Office Hours:

MWF 2-2:50

Course Website:   

http://www.math.oregonstate.edu/~gibsonn/Teaching/MTH256-040W11

Text Book:

Boyce and DiPrima, Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 9th ed., Wiley & Sons.

GTA:

Dan Rockwell

General Info

While it may not be stated explicitly each day, students are expected to read each section to be covered before class. Questions not addressed during class time should be asked in recitation. Any questions still unanswered may be asked in office hours. Students should also take full advantage of the tutoring services provided in the MLC (Kidder 108).

Students are responsible for any material missed due to absence.

Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Disability Access Services (DAS). Students with accommodations approved through DAS are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the term to discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through DAS should contact DAS immediately at 737-4098.

Students are expected to be familiar with Oregon State University's Statement of Expectations for Student Conduct.

As preparation for this class, you should review the materials covered in MTH 251 and 252.

There are various resources available on the Student Companion Site hosted by the text book publisher. In particular, you may want to look at the Chapter Review Sheets and Web Quizzes.

Grades

Grade Distribution

Quizzes 100 Points
Midterm 100 Points
Final 200 Points
Total 400 Points

Grade Scale (by percentage)

A 93
A- 90
B+ 87
B 83
B- 80
C+ 77
C 73
C- 70
D+ 67
D 63
D- 60

Homework

Homework problems will not be collected in this course, however quiz and exam problems will be similar to homework problems. Suggested homework problems are your opportunity to practice what you have learned and to determine which areas you need to work on more before taking a quiz or exam. You are encouraged to study, and work on homework, in small groups.

To be posted as we go.

Computer Examples

To be posted as we go.

  • Matlab Software

    • Supplements

    See also Web Study Guide for Ordinary Differential Equations

    Examples to be posted as we go.

    Quizzes

    There will be six quizzes during the term. The quizzes are scheduled during the recitation sessions. Problems will be similar to the suggested homework problems for the sections covered. Grades for quizzes will be posted on Blackboard.

    Exams

    There will be one 50 minute in-class midterm exam, on Friday, Feb 11, and a cummulative final exam on Tuesday, Mar 15 at 2PM . No notes nor books are allowed; however, you may use a basic scientific calculator and a 3 by 5 inch index card with handwritten notes on both sides. No make-up midterm exams will given after the scheduled time under any circumstances. Scheduling conflicts with the final exam must be resolved in advance (see AR 16). Note that the times and dates of all final exams are set by the Registrar's Office and are available online as part of the General Catalog and Schedule of Classes.

    Last updated: Wed Aug 17 16:49:24 PDT 2011