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Office Hours: MW: 10 am - 11:30 am, or by appointment
Text: Elementary Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems, second edition, by W. Kohler and L. Johnson
Prerequisites: Math 2214
Course Content: The topics covered in this course include the Laplace transform, partial differential equations and separation of variables, Fourier series, and if time permits, the Fourier transform and Sturm-Liouville theory.
Evaluation Policy: Your grade will be based on homework assignments, quizzes, two in-class exams, and the final exam. The homework is worth 10%. The quizzes together are 30%, the in-class tests each count for 20%, and the final exam is worth 20% of your grade.
A score of 90% will guarantee an A-, 80% a B-, 70% a C-, and 60% a D-.
Quiz dates: TBA
Test dates: Friday, June 14
Final Exam: Monday, May 11, 7:45 am - 9:45 am
Homework: Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and must be turned in on some due date at the beginning of class. The homework will be graded. You are allowed to discuss the problems with me and/or other students while you are working on them. However, the work you turn in must represent your understanding of the material and it must be written up independently. Late homework will only be accepted in special circumstances upon consultation with me.
Absences: Make-up exams will generally not be given. If a student has a valid excuse (e.g. documented illness) the student should contact me before the exam.
Virginia Tech Honor System: I will assume that you have read the Va Tech Honor policy (https://www.honorsystem.vt.edu) and I expect you to abide by it. The Undergraduate Honor Code pledge that each member of the university community agrees to abide by states: "As a Hokie, I will conduct myself with honor and integrity at all times. I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I accept the actions of those who do." A student who has doubts about how the Honor Code applies to any assignment is responsible for obtaining specific guidance from the course instructor before submitting the assignment for evaluation. Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the University community from the requirements and expectations of the Honor Code.
If you need adaptations or accommodations because of a disability (learning disability, attention deficit disorder, psychological, physical, etc.), if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.