Elementary Differential Equations 2005 Fall, Section 1

Math 3860 Sec 1

Elementary Differential Equations

Schedule and Homework
Midterm I Information || Midterm II Information ||
Midterm III Information || Final Exam Informatio

Here is some basic course info:
PDF format of the syllabus

Instructor Prof. Mao-Pei Tsui
UH(University Hall) 2080B
Phone (419) 530-2998
Email: Mao-Pei.Tsui@Utoledo.edu
Website :www.math.utoledo.edu/~mtsui

Meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-10:50am, PL3130

Prerequisites
Math 2850 or the equivalent. The particular calculus topics we will use the most are techniques of differentiation and integration, Taylor series, and partial derivatives.

Text W. Boyce and R. DiPrima,Elementary Differential Equations, Eighth Edition

Office Hours Monday :1-3 p.m. at UH2080B
Wednesday:12-1 at Mathematics Learning and Resource Center (Carlson Library
Lower Level, adjacent computer lab)
                   5-6 at UH2080B
Thursday:    1-2 at UH2080B

These are only the times I am guaranteed to be in my office. I will usually be there most of every day. You can take your chances and stop by anytime, or call first to see if I'm here, or make an appointment. The best way to contact me is email. Please make frequent use of my office hours!

Calculator You do not have to purchase a graphing calculator for this course.
Calculators are not allowed on the tests.

Homework Please go to the Schedule and Homework page

   Academic
     honesty It is the obligation of each student to understand the University's policies regarding academic honesty and to uphold these standards. Students are encouraged to talk about the problems, but should write up the solutions individually. Students should acknowledge the assistance of any book, software, student or professor.

Midterms and Final Exam Policy Absences for quizzes and exams can only be excused if covered by the University's missed class policy. The policy specifically mentions absences from class may be excused for personal emergencies, religious observances, participation in certain UT sponsored activities, and government required activities. For more information see the University missed class policy. Arrangements for make up quizzes and exams will only be made if you inform me of the absence without delay by phone or email and present a documented excuse.

Midterms First Midterm: Sep. 16(Friday) in class
Second Midterm: Oct. 14(Friday) in class
Third Midterm: Nov.18(Friday) in class

Final Exam December 14th(Wednesday) 10:15-12:15 in class

Grade 10% Quizzes
15%Homework
15% Each of the three midterms
30% Final exam

Help
There are several venues available if you have any question in this course.

Office hours:See the information above.

Mathematics Learning and Resource Center (Carlson Library
Lower Level, adjacent computer lab).

Make appointment: You can make appointment with me by email.

Instructor	Prof. Mao-Pei Tsui UH(University Hall) 2080B Phone (419) 530-2998 Email: Mao-Pei.Tsui@Utoledo.edu Website :www.math.utoledo.edu/~mtsui
Meets	Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10-10:50am, PL3130
Prerequisites	Math 2850 or the equivalent. The particular calculus topics we will use the most are techniques of differentiation and integration, Taylor series, and partial derivatives.
Text	W. Boyce and R. DiPrima,Elementary Differential Equations, Eighth Edition
Office Hours	Monday :1-3 p.m. at UH2080B Wednesday:12-1 at Mathematics Learning and Resource Center (Carlson Library Lower Level, adjacent computer lab) 5-6 at UH2080B Thursday: 1-2 at UH2080B These are only the times I am guaranteed to be in my office. I will usually be there most of every day. You can take your chances and stop by anytime, or call first to see if I'm here, or make an appointment. The best way to contact me is email. Please make frequent use of my office hours!
Calculator	You do not have to purchase a graphing calculator for this course. Calculators are not allowed on the tests.
Homework	Please go to the Schedule and Homework page
Academic honesty	It is the obligation of each student to understand the University's policies regarding academic honesty and to uphold these standards. Students are encouraged to talk about the problems, but should write up the solutions individually. Students should acknowledge the assistance of any book, software, student or professor.
Midterms and Final Exam Policy	Absences for quizzes and exams can only be excused if covered by the University's missed class policy. The policy specifically mentions absences from class may be excused for personal emergencies, religious observances, participation in certain UT sponsored activities, and government required activities. For more information see the University missed class policy. Arrangements for make up quizzes and exams will only be made if you inform me of the absence without delay by phone or email and present a documented excuse.
Midterms	First Midterm: Sep. 16(Friday) in class Second Midterm: Oct. 14(Friday) in class Third Midterm: Nov.18(Friday) in class
Final Exam	December 14th(Wednesday) 10:15-12:15 in class
Grade	10% Quizzes 15%Homework 15% Each of the three midterms 30% Final exam
Help	There are several venues available if you have any question in this course. Office hours:See the information above. Mathematics Learning and Resource Center (Carlson Library Lower Level, adjacent computer lab). Make appointment: You can make appointment with me by email.