In this class we will be learning techniques to solve differential and partial differential equations. Included in the topics for this class are fourier series and boundary value problems. It is not assumed that you have taken Math 315, differential equations. We will not be using a text for this course, so it is important that you do not miss class except when absolutely necessary.
Homework will be assigned regularly. You are encouraged to work together on the assignments, but your final write up should represent your own understanding. Your homework will be graded for correctness, as well as for completeness and quality of work. In practice this means a subset of the problems assigned will be graded for correctness, and some portion of the total grade on an assignment will be allotted for completeness/quality. The semester is long, and it is likely that at some point you will get sick, have 3 exams on one day, need to attend a wedding, or have some other unavoidable yet reasonable excuse for not completing your homework by the due date. Therefore, you may miss one homework assignment without penalty. If you do not miss any homework assignments, I will drop your lowest homework grade. Late homework will not be accepted except in extreme circumstances.
In case of emergency on a test date, please notify me as soon as possible (preferably by email). If your absence is excused, I will either substitute your final exam grade for the missed test, or give a make up test, depending on the circumstances. Test dates will be announced over a week in advance of the date.
Any student who requires accommodations to complete the requirements and expectations of this course because of a disability is invited to make his or her needs known to the instructor and to Marianne Savino, the Director of Services for Students with Disabilities, 120 South Wing, 878-4500.