Instructor: Wenbin Li
Email: wenbinli@math.msu.edu
Website: http://www.math.msu.edu/~wenbinli/
Lectures:
Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:20-11:10 am in A228
WH
Office
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, 4:00-5:00 pm in
C325 WH
Textbook:
W. Boyce and R. DiPrima, Elementary differential equations and boundary value problems,
10th ed., Wiley (2012).
Lecture
Notes: Gabriel Nagy,
Ordinary Differential Equations, Chapters 1-7 will be covered. Find temporary schedule here.
Course
Description: Ordinary
Differential Equations I
Instructional Objectives:
This course is an
introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs). We study analytical
methods for the solutions of differential equations; many types of ODEs will be
considered,
including first order scalar equations, second order linear
equations, and systems of linear equations. We introduce Laplace transform
methods to solve constant coefficients equations with generalized source
functions. We also provide a brief introduction to boundary value problems,
Sturm-Liouville problems, and Fourier Series. Near the end of the course, we combine previous
ideas to solve an initial boundary value problem for a particular partial
differential equation, the heat propagation equation.
Homework:
Homework is assigned on each Friday and collected on
the next Wednesday. The homework should be submitted in class, no late
homework is accepted. A few problems from each assignment will be graded,
and I'll not announce which problems are graded in advance. There are roughly
14 assignments, each assignment is worth 10 points. The total points will be
rescaled for the course grading.
Tests:
There will be 3 in-class tests. Each will be worth 100
points, the total points will be rescaled for the
course grading. Each of these tests will cover only the material since the
previous test. The tentative dates are Mon., Feb. 13; Mon., Mar. 20; Mon., Apr.
17.
No notes, no books, no
calculators, no phones, no personal computers will be allowed in the tests. There are NO makeup tests.
Final
Exam:
Wednesday, May 3rd 2017, 10:00am-12:00pm in A228
Wells Hall. All
students are required to take the Final Exam. The university has
strict requirements for exceptions.
Course Grading:
Your course grade will be
based on the maximum score of the following two decompositions
1. Homework 15%, Tests
45%, Final Exam 40%.
2. Homework 15%, Best 2
of 3 Tests 30%, Final Exam 55%.
In addition, you must take the final
examination in order to pass the course. Final grades will be determined by
the following scale (rescale will be made if necessary)
|
4.0 |
3.5 |
3.0 |
2.5 |
2.0 |
1.5 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
|
[100,92] |
(92,82] |
(82,75] |
(75,68] |
(68,62] |
(62,56] |
(56,50] |
(50,0] |
Academic Integrity:
Academic dishonesty is
considered a serious offense at MSU. Students caught cheating will face failure
in the course and an administrative sanction which may include suspension or
expulsion from the university. See the MSU Academic Integrity Policies.
Important Dates:
Monday – 01/09/2017 – Classes
Begin.
Friday – 01/13/2017 – Online open
add period for spring semester ends at 8pm.
Monday – 01/16/2017 – Martin Luther
King Day - University open, classes cancelled.
Monday 01/16/2017 to Friday
01/20/2017 – Students go to Undergraduate office, C212 Wells Hall for
Mathematics enrollment changes. (Late adds, section
changes)
Friday – 02/03/2017 – End of 100%
Tuition Refund
Wednesday –
03/01/2017 – Middle of Semester. Last day to drop
a course without a grade being reported.
Monday 03/06/2017 to Friday
03/10/2017 – Spring Break
Friday –
04/28/2017 – Last day of classes.