MATH 308-301 INFORMATION SHEET1 CourseTexas A&M University at Qatar Science Program: Mathematics Math 308-301, Summer 2011Differential Equations (3-0), Credit 3. Introduction to differential equations; first-order equations; second-order equations; Laplacetransform techniques; numerical solution of differential equations; linear systems of differential equations; phase plane analysis.Prerequisite: Math 251 or equivalent.2 Classes• Lecture: Sunday–Thursday, 8:00–9:00 am, QENG 2123 InstructorLecturer Art Belmonte ([email protected])Office QENG 171Phone 4423-0232Class Page http://calclab.math.tamu.edu/∼belmonte/2011b_m308.htmlOffice Hours Sunday–Thursday, 9:15–10:15 am, QENG 171, or by appointment via email.4 BookTextbook Differential Equations: An Introduction to Modern Methods and Applications;ISBN-13 978-0-471-65141-3,c2007Authors Brannan and BoyceCoverage Chapters 1–6, plus Appendices A and B5 EvaluationsGrading: A (90–100%), B (80–89.99%), C (70–79.99%), D (60–69.99%), F (0–59.99%)Type WeightExam 1 30%Exam 2 35%Exam 3 35%TOTAL 100%6 Notes1. This is a fourth engineering math course with a technology component. Analytical, numerical, graphical, and qualitative methodswill be employed. This 8-week summer class meets five times a week in lecture.2. In addition to hand (paper-and-pencil) techniques, you will use a TI-Nspire CAS Handheld calculator. In this regard, stop by myQENG 171 office as soon as possible to obtain the latest versions of the TNS-CAS operating system (3.0.2.1791) and myTAMUDFEQ package (2.0). A full set of streaming videos illustrating use of the calculator in differential equations is availableon our class web page.3. I will occasionally use MATLAB in lecture to demonstrate numerical solutions and graphics.4. Please be on time to class. Make sure that you have read the relevant section in the textbook beforehand.5. Make-ups for exams will be given only in the case of absenses authorized under University Regulations.6. Here is information regarding your three noncomprehensive exams.• Exam 1: Thursday, 02/June/2011; 8:00–9:30 am; QENG 143; covers chapters 1&2; worth 30% of your grade.• Exam 2: Thursday, 23/June/2011; 8:00–9:30 am; QENG 143; covers chapters 3&6; worth 35% of your grade.• Exam 3: Monday, 11/July/2011, 8:00–10:00 am; QENG 143; covers chapters 4&5; worth 35% of your grade.7. Selected problems from your textbook will be assigned but not graded. See the web for details. It is imperative that you spendtime working these problems. When you have questions, please ask for help.8. Lectures and streaming videos for each section covered in the textbook are provided on the web. Also read and study yourtextbook.9. At all times, I expect you to be prepared and to work hard; you can expect the same from me. Each student will be judged on theindividual merit of his or her own work.10. Read the Hot Topics of the day on our class web page. This is the primary means of communication outside of lecture.7 Miscellany• The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rightsprotection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities beguaranteed a learning environment that provides for a reasonable accomodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have adisability requiring an accomodation, please contact Disability Services in Cain Hall on the Texas A&M College Station campus,Room B118, or contact 1-979-845-1637 (or such other telephone number or room as directed by TAMUQ).• “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.” You are referred to the Honor Council Rules and Procedures onthe Web at http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor.• At Texas A&M University at Qatar, the OASIS facilitates activities related to the learning of core course component concepts andapplications within the common body of knowledge expected of engineering graduates. Focus areas within this definition arewriting, math, and science. Ancillary skills, such as applied technology, college success strategies, multi-media applications,business and personal communication, computer-assisted language learning, career-building activities, and peer interaction arealso part of the mission of the center as they are appropriate to the total professional development of engineering graduates. Thedepartment’s tutors work with students both on-site and online (writing only) and the offices are located in suite 310, near thelibrary. Tutoring hours of operation are: weekdays 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on-site, and 8:00 PM until 12 AM online, and Saturdays3:00 to 6:00 PM. Please make appointments from the homepage: