· Text
Fundamentals of Differential Equations. by
Nagel, Saff and Snider. 6th Edition
· Course Content and Objectives
We will cover much of Chapters 8,9,10 and 11. This includes
Series solutions, Matrix methods for systems, some elementary Partial
Differential Equations and Eigenvalue Problems.
· Instructor and Office Hours
Murali Rao,
494 Little Hall.
MW: 5th period, F: 4th period.
· Homework, Problems and Exams
Homework will be regularly assigned.
There will be three tests each of 33 points on Feb 10, March
23 and Apr 23.
IMPORTANT: ALL TESTS ARE CUMULATIVE.
· Grading
Grading scale : A: 90 or above; A-:
87-89; B+: 84-86; B: 80-83; B-: 77-79; C+: 74-76; C: 70-73; C-: 67-69; D+ :
64-66; D: 60-63; E: < 60.
ABSOLUTELY NO MAKEUPS WITHOUT
MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION.
NO REQUESTS FOR EXTRA CREDITS OR EXTRA ANYTHING.
NO BARGAINING FOR, OR CHANGING OF, GRADES OR POINTS.
Academic
Honesty
The course will be conducted in accord with the University
honor code and academic honesty policy which can be found in the student guide (http://www.dso.ufl.edu/STG/default.html)
Accomodation for students with disabilities
Students requesting classroom accommodation must first
register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will
provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation
to the Instructor when requesting accommodation.
· Attendance
Except for the exams, attendance, while recommended, is not
required.
· Course Information
http://www.math.ufl.edu/~mrao/map4305_spring2012.html