Differential Equations -- Fall 2011

MTH 335 - 4 - Differential Equations. First and second-order ordinary differential equations. Applications include vibrations and electrical circuits. Laplace transform, approximate solutions, orthogonal functions, Fourier series; partial differential equations including heat, wave, and Laplace equations. (PR: MTH 231 or permission of instructor)

• Time and Place: 6:30 - 8:20 pm MW at 514 Smith Hall.
• Instructor: Peter Saveliev (call me Peter)
• Office: 742D Smith Hall
• Office Hours: MW 5:00 - 6:15, T 3:30 - 4:30, or by appointment
• Office Phone: x4639
• E-mail: saveliev@marshall.edu
• Class Web-Page: math02.com
• Prerequisites: Calculus 1 -- Calculus 3
• Text: Differential Equations Demystified by Krantz
• Goals: familiarity with differential equations and some modeling
• Grade Breakdown:
  • homework + quizzes: 40%
  • midterm: 25%
  • final exam: 35%
• Letter Grades: A: 90-100, B: 80-89, C: 70-79, D: 60-69, F: <60

See also Course policy.

Lectures

They will appear here as the course progresses.

• Chapter 1a
• Chapter 1b
• Chapter 1c
• Chapter 1d
• Chapter 2a
• Chapter 2b
• Differential equations: midterm
• Chapter 3a
• Chapter 7a
• Chapter 8a

Final Exam: Monday, Dec. 12, 6:30-8:30 same room.

Old Tests

The degree to which they will match the current course is limited.

• Sample: Differential equations: test 1
• Sample: Differential equations: test 2
• Sample: Differential equations: final exam

The transcribed lectures will appear here: Differential equations: course.