Prerequisite: Math 323 or currently enrolled in Math 323.

Instructor: Timothy Peil, Ph. D.
Text: A First Course in Differential Equations with Modeling Applications, 9th Edition by Dennis G. Zill
Office: MacLean 375V
Phone: 218-477-2454
Office Hrs:  MW 9:30-10:20 & 2:30-3:20; T 9:30-11:20 & 12:30-2:20; F 9:30-10:20 & 12:30-1:20.
E-mail: peil@mnstate.edu
Web homepage: http://web.mnstate.edu/peil

Topics:   Topics from each of the following chapters will be covered.
               Chapter 1 - Introduction to Differential Equations
               Chapter 2 - First-Order Differential Equations
               Chapter 3 - Modeling with First-Order Differential Equations
               Chapter 9 - Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations
               Chapter 4 - Higher-Order Differential Equations
               Chapter 5 - Modeling with Higher-Order Differential Equations
               Chapter 7 - The Laplace Transform
               Chapter 6 - Series Solutions of Linear Equations

General Information. Four exams and a comprehensive final will be given. Homework may be assigned to be collected some of which will be group projects. You may use a calculator or computer for the exercises. (Caution: Do not overuse.) The computer software Maple will be used for some projects and assignments. Also, use java based software from the internet; some links are in weblinks.

Expectations.

1. Read the book, work assigned exercises, use the library, use the internet, etc.
2. Class time will not be spent covering prerequisite material and information. (If you do not know this material, spend time to learn it. You are expected to use your past textbooks and the library.)

a.       Calculus especially techniques of integration such as integration by parts and partial fractions. Know intuitive, geometric, and formal meanings of derivative and integral.

b.      Trigonometry Basic Identities, graphs, and solving equations.

c.       Logarithms properties, relationship to exponential function, solving equations.

d.      Solving polynomial equations factoring and quadratic formula.

3. Contribute to classroom discussions.
4. Ask questions in class, in my office, or by e-mail.
5. Work together discussing concepts and working problems. Do your own work, but much may be gained by discussing with others.
6. Hand in work that is due on the due date. Late work will be penalized.

Final Exam: December 13  at 3:00 p.m. Comprehensive final.

GRADES:  Grades will be based on the total points from exams, comprehensive final exam, collected assignments, and quizzes. Grades will be based on the following scale:
                A:  90% to 100%
                B:  80% to 89%
                C:  70% to 79%
                D:  60% to 69%
                F:  Below 60%

Makeup exams will be given only in cases of extreme illness, family emergency, or university-approved activities;  you must notify me before the exam takes place.

The following are required to be on the syllabus by MnSCU.

Where and when is class.   MWF 1:30 - 2:20 in Bridges 262.

Course Description from the Minnesota State University Moorhead Bulletin. 
Math 366 Differential Equation (3) Standard methods of solution for elementary ordinary differential equations. Students must meet the prerequisite or be concurrently enrolled in Math 323. Prerequisite: Math 323.

E1 Mathematics Student Learning Outcomes 
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Attendance Policy. http://web.mnstate.edu/acadaff/Departments/policies/studentabsence.htm

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