Welcome to MACS 315, Differential Equations, or, as it is usually known, ``DiffyQ''. This course lays out techniques for solving a variety of equations describing physical models.
Time and place: MWF 9-10 a.m., Meyer Hall 353
Instructor:
Dr. Glenn Murray
Office: Alderson Hall 328.
Telephone: 303-273-3873.
Email: gmurray at mines dot edu
Office hours: MWF 10-11 a.m. Additional times by appointment.
Textbook: W. E. Boyce and R. C. DiPrima, Elementary Differential Equations, 7th edition, Wiley, New York, 2001.
Schedule:
| Week of | Sections | Week of | Sections |
| Jan. 1 | Chapter 1 | Feb. 25 | 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 |
| Jan. 7 | 2.1, 2.2 | Mar. 4 | Review, Test 2, 7.1 |
| Jan. 14 | 2.3, 2.4 | Mar. 18 | 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 |
| Jan. 21 | 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 | Mar. 25 | 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 |
| Jan. 28 | 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 | Apr. 1 | 7.8, 7.9 |
| Feb. 4 | Review, Test 1, 3.8 | Apr. 8 | 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 |
| Feb. 11 | 3.9, 6.1 | Apr. 15 | Review, Test 3, Review |
| Feb. 18 | 6.2, 6.3 | Apr. 22 | Review |
Homework: Assignments are due at the beginning of the
class period. Do not wait for me to ask for them, but them on the
desk at the front of the classroom. Put your name in the upper
right-hand corner. Study Problems, HW,
and Q. Study Problems are problems recommended for study.
Tests and Final Examination: All tests and the
final will be closed-book and calculators are not allowed.
Test 1, Week of February 4
Test 2, Week of March 4
Test 3, Week of April 15
Comprehensive final exam: Tuesday, April 30, 10:15-12:15.
Grade composition:
Homework and Quizzes 10%, Tests 60% (20% each),
Final exam 30%
Final grade:
A: >= 90%, B: >= 80%, C: >= 70% D: >= 60% F: < 60%
Each student is responsible for checking that his or her scores
are accurately recorded. The MACS department has asked me not to post
scores on the internet, you'll have to come by my office. I submitted
the final course grades on Monday, May 6. Congratulations to our
section, which had, I believe, the highest average on the final.
Regarding evaluations, I received my evaluations by students 6 March. I am supposed to respond to the Dept. chair about them; that response is here.
Make-ups: Make-up tests will be given only to
students with a valid excuse of absence.