MA 432G Course Syllabus
Fall Semester 2016
MWF 01:00 – 01:50
CB 345
1 Instructors
Prof. Richard
Carey
Office:
POT 965
E-Mail
richard.carey@uky.edu
Phone:
(859) 257-3745
Office
Hours: MW 3-4:30pm & by appt.
Differential Equations with Applications and Historical Notes, by George F. Simmons, 2n edition. Here is a review of the book:
By
Disappointed Roman History Fan
on February 5, 1999
Format: Hardcover
I've taught upper division students from this book (and the first
edition) 5-6 times for over a decade. I remain impressed by the broad
range of topics from which the teacher and reader can select. As with
his excellent calculus textbook, the author tries to show students how
mathematics is a human activity, a subject that developed in response
to actual needs and which is still lively and developing. No part of
mathematics illustrates this development better than the topic of
differential equations, which was invented to solve pressing problems
in astronomy. One example: In Newton's time, accurate location of
position on the open seas was an unsolved problem, crucial to commerce.
New techniques from differential equations led to the ready
calculation of tables which, together with the invention of Harrison's
sea-going chronometer, effectively solved the navigation problem.
Differential equations lie at the core of the physical sciences and
engineering and are proving increasingly valuable in biology and
medicine. Simmons' book will not appeal to readers who want merely
recipes with examples of their use. Such readers might prefer the
excellent books from the Schaum's Outline Series. Those readers who
want to see vital mathematics well presented, those readers who think
that mathematics stops at trigonometry or the calculus, those readers
who want to use differential equations intelligently, and those readers
who just like a cracking good mathematics story should get a copy of
Simmons' book and read.
Nathaniel Grossman Professor of Mathematics, UCLA
Nathaniel Grossman Professor of Mathematics, UCLA
3 Material: Chapters 3 through 9. Some material will be omitted.
4 Grading: The course grade will be computed (with 90-100% A, 80-89% B, 70-79% C,60- 69% D, 0-59% E) on the basis of 435 points
earned as follows:
2 take-home exams 100 points each
homework assignments 100 points
Final exam 135 points
Exams will be allowed approximately nine days to submit.
Exam 1 around October 7, Exam 2 around Nov 7.
Exams will be allowed approximately nine days to submit.
Exam 1 around October 7, Exam 2 around Nov 7.
4 Attendance: Grading for the course will be influenced by class attendance. You will be allowed 4 unexcused absences, then for every missed class after that you will lose 10 points from the possible 435. I will let you know when roll begins.
5 Makeups: Individuals who miss a quiz or an exam will be given a zero unless they have an official excuse. Makeup quizzes or exams will be permitted only for excused absences makeups will be given during \dead week", that is, the last week of classes.
Faculty Senate Rule 5.2.4.2 defines acceptable reasons for excused absences to be:
(a) serious illness, (b)
or death of family member, (c) University-related trips,d) major
religious holidays, and (e) other circumstances found to t \reasonable
cause for nonattendance" by the professor. As required by University rules,
you must present full documentation in order to request makeup work for a
valid absence. Senate rule 5.2.4.2 states that faculty have the right
to request appropriate verification when students claim an excused
absence because of illness or death in the family. Appropriate
notification of absences due to University-related trips or a major
religious holiday is required no later than 7 days prior to the absence.
6 Cheating Don't do it. It is an extremely serious offense. As a minimum response, I will give a zero to the offender.
7 Plagiarism : Plagiarism includes copying from outside sources, including internet sources. If charged, at minimum you will receive a zero. Maximum penalties include being suspended, dismissed or expelled from the University. For further information, consult the Faculty Senate rules.
6 Cheating Don't do it. It is an extremely serious offense. As a minimum response, I will give a zero to the offender.
7 Plagiarism : Plagiarism includes copying from outside sources, including internet sources. If charged, at minimum you will receive a zero. Maximum penalties include being suspended, dismissed or expelled from the University. For further information, consult the Faculty Senate rules.
