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Instructor: Dr. Daniel Kessler
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Course description [get syllabus]
This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations. The course introduces the basic techniques for solving and/or analyzing first and second order differential equations, both linear and nonlinear, and systems of differential equations. Emphasis is placed on qualitative and numerical methods, as well as on formula solutions. The use of a mathematical software system, MATLAB, is an integral and substantial part of the course (more)
Books
The course is based on two books. BDP is the basis for the theory. Homework consists in exercises from BDP that the students are required to do on a regular basis. It will be tested by quizzes. CHLOS is the basis for the use of Matlab in solving differential equations. Students should read this book thoroughly, as most of the material will not be presented in the class, which will focus more on theory. This self-instruction will be tested through the problem sets in CHLOS, that the students will be asked to solve.
- BDP: Elementary Differential Equations 7th ed., by Boyce and DiPrima
- CHLOS: Differential Equations with MATLAB, by Coombes, Hunt, Lipsman, Osborn, and Stuck, published by J. Wiley
Due homework [old homework]
| Due date | Problems in BDP (section: pb,pb,...) |
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| September 9 | 1.1: 1,2,7,9,22; 1.2: 3,9; 1.3: 1,2,6,9,12,17 |
| September 11 | 2.1: 1,3,6,12,13,15,21,23,28,30,31,32 |
| September 13 | 2.2: 1,4,7,11,12,14,21,23,30 |
N.B: section numbers refer to BDP sections, e.g. exercise 1.2:3 can be found on page 15; extra homework (handouts) is labeled as e.g. II.1. Homework problems may appear in quizzes on the due date or the next two classes.
Matlab assignements [old assignements]
| Due date | Problem Sets in CHLOS |
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| September 13 | Problem Set A: 1.c, 3.a, 4.d, 5, 6.ab (mandatory but ungraded) |
| October 7 | Problem Set B: 3, 6.abc, 7, 11, 13 |
| October 18 | Problem Set C: 1(x* to 3 digits!), 4, 9.aef, 14 |
You are encouraged to work in groups, but must write an individual report for each problem set. Please specify in the report if you did the problem set together with someone else. The report must consist of any output generated by matlab, and a personal commentary on the results. This personal commentary is extremely important, as it is the only completely individual part of the work. You may be asked to send your commented matlab code by e-mail for verification, so make sure you keep it safely backed up, and please include your e-mail address in the report. Due dates are strict: for every day late you get -1 point (out of 10).
N.B.: TAs are available to help students with Matlab, according to the following schedule.
Exams
| Date | Contents |
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| September 27 | chapters I-Introduction and II-First order equations |
| November 1 | chapters III-Numerical methods and IV-Second order linear eqs. |
| December 6 | chapters V-Laplace transdorm, VI-Linear Systems and VII-Nonlinear sytems |
| December 16 | Final Exam 1:30pm-3:30pm at MTH 0405 |
No calculators will be allowed, and there will be no makeup exams.
Grades
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Content last changed: 2003/04/14
