Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

(15-MATH-355-001)

Spring, 2006

Class Room and Class Times: Room 325 of Braunstein Hall

on Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11:00-11:50 a.m.

From Monday, March 27^th through Friday, June 2^nd, 2006

With the exception of May 29^th (Memorial Day)

Teacher: Roger Chalkley

Office: Room 822A, Old Chemistry Building

Phone: (513) 556-4074

Office Hours: 10:00-10:50 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Textbook: Martin Braun, Differential Equations and Their Applications, Fourth Edition, Springer,

New York, 1993.

Syllabus: Various topics selected from Chapters 1 and 2 including

Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, (Exercises 12-17 of 1.8), 1.9,

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11

Testing and Grading Policy: There will be three 50-minute examinations.

Each 50-minute exam will be graded on a basis of 100 points and will count as 1/3 of your grade.

Test 1 Friday, April 21^st, 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.

Test 2 Friday, May 12^th, 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.

Test 3 Friday June 2^nd, 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.

Partial credit on tests is awarded only for work that is mostly correct except for one on two minor errors. You will not be given partial credit for attempting to solve a problem by an incorrect method. You must show your work on the tests. A correct answer without the accompanying correct work will receive no credit; an incorrect final answer accompanied by mostly correct work will receive substantial credit. Also, it is your responsibility to arrange your work in a logical manner and to write legibly. Remember, when your paper is graded, the grade is based on the work shown, not on what was intended or implied. Please bring and use Examination Booklets (i.e. “Blue Books”) for each of the examination.

Withdrawal Policy: A withdrawal with passing status (W) will be permitted up through Tuesday,

May 23^rd. After that date, withdrawal slips cannot be processed.