Textbook

An introduction to ordinary differential equations and boundary value problems (eighth edition) by Boyce and di Prima
(Available at Wheelock Books)

Scheduled Lectures

Pauls

MWF 12:30 - 1:35 (x-hour) Tu 1 - 1:50

006 Kemeny Hall

Instructor

Professor Scott D. Pauls

Office: 303 Kemeny Hall

Office Hours: Thursday 1-2, Friday 1:35-2:35 or by appointment

Phone: 646 - 1047 or email (preferred)

Exams

There will be one midterm examination and a final examination. The hour exam will come in two parts, an in-class portion in the xhour, followed by a take-home portion handed out in the xhour and due the next day. The exams are scheduled as follows:

Midterm Exam	April 24, 2007	In class / Takehome exam
Final Exam	June 1, 2007	3pm

Homework Policy

• Homework will be assigned weekly and will be due at the beginning of the next class each monday unless otherwise specified. Homework will contain problems from the book, extra written problems and some problems using matlab.
• Late homework will not be accepted. Late and missing papers count zero.

Grades

The course grade will be based upon the scores on the midterm exam, homework, and the final exam as follows:

Midterm Exam	20 percent
Homework	50 percent
Final Exam	30 percent

The Honor Principle

On Exams: No help given or received

On Homework: Collaboration on homework is permitted and encouraged, but obviously it is a violation of the honor code for someone to provide the answers for you. The work you turn in should be written in your own words and reflect your own understanding.

Disabilities

Students with disabilities who will be taking this course and may need disability-related classroom accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment to see their instructor as soon as possible. Also, they should stop by the Academic Skills Center in Collis Center to register for support services.

Scott D. Pauls
Last updated June 25, 2009 14:49:14 EDT