MATH 230
SPRING 2007
SYLLABUS
TEXT: Edwards and Penney, Elementary Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems, 5th Edition. We will also be refering to a manual which aids in the use of Mathematica.CALCULATOR and COMPUTER: We will be using Mathemaitca.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Math 121.
This, to me, means that you earned a grade of C- or better.
CLASS ATTENDANCE: Attendance will not be taken in
class. Most students find that regular attendance is necessary to achieve a
desirable grade. You are also expected to be in class on time.
However, should circumstances prevent you from being here on time, it is better
to be here late than not at all. Excessive unexcused absences and/or excessive
tardiness will result in a reduced grade for the semester. If you miss a
class, it is your responsibility to find out what occurred in that class.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: I take issues of academic
integrity very seriously. The University has a very strict policy
regarding this. For you own protection, take the time to read this policy
at http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/acadintegrity.pdf
. Any action violating this policy will be treated seriously. A
first offense in this class can result in anyone of several penalties ranging
from a zero on the work to a dismissal from the university.
EXPECTATIONS: This course will require time outside
of class doing homework. I would expect that you would need to spend at least
two hours between class meetings. Some students may need to spend more time
than this.
SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS: Students with documented
learning disabilities are entitled by law to certain “reasonable
accommodations.” If you have a documented reason for special
accommodations, you must provide written evidence of this as soon as possible
from the appropriate office. No accommodations can or will be given
without the documentation. Each time special accommodations are requested,
the request must be submitted, in writing, at least one week before the event.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: We are here to learn
mathematics. It is important that everyone behave in a manner that will
create an optimal learning environment. Respect for each other is an
important part of this. I expect the use of language that is respectful
of gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, age and physical
ability/disability. This extends to Internet access while in the
classroom. Everyone should be in the classroom, in his or her place, and ready
to work when it is time for class to begin. Each person should plan to
remain in class and be involved in the work until the end of class. It is
acceptable to bring food and drink to class provided that it is not disruptive;
that is, a beverage is probably all right, but chips in a “noisy” bag are
probably not okay. Headphones are never appropriate during class.
Please turn off cell phones, pagers, watch alarms, and any other electronic
devices that make noises.
HOMEWORK: There will be nightly assignments. In addition to these, there will be assignments collected. The assignments will be posted on the course home page. you are expected to master this material. If a problem is assigned, you are responsible for it, even if it is not discussed in class.
TESTS: There will be a total of 3 tests. The
dates for these are on the course home page and are scheduled for the following
days: February 14 (Happy Valentines Day?), March 26, and April 25. Make-up tests will be
given when an emergency arises. If you need a make-up test, please notify
me as soon as possible, preferably before the test. If you do not notify
me by
FINAL
EXAM: The final exam will be given as follows:
Tuesday May 8
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
University
rules do not allow for exceptions to these times except in the case where a
student has three exams in a 24-hour period. If that happens and you are
requesting a change, the request must be submitted in writing before the last
day of classes, May 2. You must include with the request the courses
whose final exams are within the 24-period.
COURSE GRADE: The course grade will be based on the following point values:
HOMEWORK
100 points
TESTS
300 points (100 each)
FINAL
EXAM 200 points