MATH 337 Differential Equations

Fall 2006

Time: 9:30-10:20 am MWF

Classroom: 445 Math Sci Bldg.

Call Number: 79797

Instructor: Dr. Maria Rizzo

Office: MSC 439

Office hours:

Phone: 419-372-0476

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Course Description: Introduction to ordinary differential equations: general equations of low order, higher order linear equations with constant coefficients, series solutions, qualitative theory and systems of differential equations. Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 233.

Textbook (required): “Differential Equations”, third edition, by Paul Blanchard, Robert Devaney and Glen Hall, Thomson-Brooks/Cole (2006).

Chapters 1, 2, 3, 6, and Appendix A and B, with additional topics from Chapters 4 and 5.

Grading: Exam 1 50

Exam 2 50

Exam 3 50

Homework 50

Final Exam 100 (Thursday, Dec. 14, 8:30—10:30)

The course grade will be determined by the percentage of total points earned: 90%-100% A, 80%-89% B, 70%-79% C, 60%-69% D, <60% F.