MATH 308-504 INFORMATION SHEET1 CourseTexas A&M University at Qatar Science Program: Mathematics Math 308-504, Spring 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/Tuesday/Thursday, 11:00–11:50 am, QENG 2093 InstructorLecturer Art Belmonte ([email protected])Office QENG 171Phone 4423-0232Class Page http://calclab.math.tamu.edu/∼belmonte/2011a_m308.htmlOffice Hours Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00–9:50 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 Number WeightExams 2 55%Final 1 30%Quizzes 10/12 15%TOTAL 100%6 Notes1. This is a fourth engineering math course with a technology component. Analytical, numerical, graphical, and qualitative methodswill be employed. The class meets three times a week in lecture.2. In addition to hand (paper-and-pencil) techniques, you will may 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 (2.1) and my TAMUDFEQpackage (1.4). A full set of streaming videos illustrating use of the calculator in differential equations is available on our classweb page.3. We will occasionally use MATLAB for numerical solutions and graphics; [selected] MATLAB videos are available.Use MATLAB in the computer labs on the second floor of the TAMUQ building. It is also available via Citrix.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. There are NO makeups for quizzes. However, the lowest two quiz scores will be dropped.7. Here is information regarding in-class exams and the final exam.• Exam 1: Saturday, 19/Feb/2011; 9 am – 12 noon; QENG 238; covers chapters 1–3; worth 25% of your grade.• Exam 2: Saturday, 23/Apr/2011; 9 am – 12 noon; QENG 143; covers chapters 4–6; worth 30% of your grade.• Final Exam: Sunday, 01/May/2011, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm; QENG 209; comprehensive; worth 30% of your grade.8. 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.9. Lectures for each section covered in the textbook are provided on the web. This material is copyrighted. I grant you permissionto make ONE copy of each document for your personal use. These materials will help to summarize and consolidate theextensive readings in your textbook. In addition, both hand and MATLAB examples are provided. That said, you must read andstudy your textbook! It provides greater depth and many more examples than are in the lectures.10. 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.11. 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. 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