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MATH-2320-001 Differential Equations
Prerequisite: MATH 2415-minimum grade of C
Ordinary differential equations, including linear equations, systems of equations, equations with variable coefficients, existence and uniqueness of solutions, series solutions, singular points, transform methods and boundary value problems; application of differential equations to real-world problems.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
On Campus Course
Elementary Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems, 6th ed.
By C. Henry Edwards and David E. Penney
Book: The textbook for this course is required and should be brought to every class meeting.
Calculator: Students will need a graphing calculator for this course. The recommended calculator is a Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus. Other forms of Texas Instruments or Casio graphing calculators will be permitted at the instructors discretion. Note that no TI-89s or TI-Nspires will be permitted during the exams.
Electronic Devices: You will need a working laptop, computer, tablet, or phone to participate in remote class meetings, watch video lectures, and complete online homework and tests. You will also need access to a reliable printer to produce class notes. (Computers and printers are available for student use in the Underground in the WARE Building on the Washington Street Campus.)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism: Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated in any math course at Amarillo College.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student’s paper or using any unauthorized sources of information while taking an exam or quiz. On the first day of class, you will be required to sign and date a Course Contract. Included in the contract is the following statement: "I fully understand that if I cheat, or attempt to cheat, on any test I will receive an automatic “F” in the course. This grade will go on my permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes the use of cell phone calculators, the illegal use of books, notes, cell phones, and copying. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test." You will not be allowed to take your tests until this contract is signed and on file in your instructor's office. Please Note: NO CELL PHONES in the Testing Room. If we see your cell phone out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, YOU WILL RECEIVE an "F" for the course!
Communication: All communication, whether voice or typed, should maintain an attitude of courtesy and respect at all times. Students are also encouraged to communicate with the instructor to address any concerns about the course on a regular basis.
Grading Criteria: Your semester grade (90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, Below 60 F) will be calculated using the following scale:
Homework Average………………..……10%
Major Exams…….…………………........70%
Final Exam…………………………….....20%
Note: No late work will be accepted and no makeup exams will be given.
DAILY HOMEWORK
Homework assignments will be given from the textbook on a daily basis following each section covered in class and completed on notebook paper using pencil according to the guidelines set in class. Once complete, please submit it electronically as directed by your instructor. The two lowest homework grades will be dropped. Note that no late homework will be accepted.
MAJOR EXAMS
Four major exams will be given during class time. Note that no makeup exams will be given. If you will be unable to attend on a test day, make plans with the intructor to take the test early. If a student scores below a 70 on a major exam, the student will be required to complete a test assignment for tutoring in the Math Academic Success Lab before the next exam.
FINAL EXAM
A mandatory comprehensive final exam must be completed by the deadline give in the college's final exam schedule. If the final exam score is higher than your lowest major exam score, the final exam will replace that grade.
Attendance will be taken every day. Please be on time in order not to miss the attendance check. If you do miss class, it is your responsibility to read the section you missed and keep up with the homework.
Note that the last day to drop is Tuesday, November 23, 2021. You must contact your instructor to request the drop form by noon on this date in order get the form and process your drop in time. Students who stop attending class and do not officially drop will receive a grade of F if their average falls below a 60.
Tentative Schedule: This schedule is subject to change by the instructor at any time.
Week 01: Orientation, Calculus Review
Week 02: 1.1, 1.2
Week 03: 1.4, 1.5
Week 04: 1.6, Exam 1
Week 05: 2.1, 2.2
Week 06: 2.3, 2.4
Week 07: 2.5, 2.6
Week 08: Exam 2, 3.1, 3.2
SPRING/FALL BREAK
Week 09: 4.1, 4.2
Week 10: 4.3, 4.4
Week 11: 4.5, Exam 3
Week 12: 5.1, 5.2
Week 13: 5.3, 5.4
Week 14: 5.5
Week 15: Exam 4, Review
Week 16: Final Exam
Tutoring: Tutoring may be completed in the Academic Success Center for Math in person on campus (Durrett Hall Room 104) or virtually by Zoom using the link in Blackboard. Find more information at https://www.actx.edu/successcenters/.
| Math Success Tutoring Center | ||
| In Person Hours | Virtual Hours | |
| Monday | 8am-8pm | 8am-8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-8pm | 8am-11pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-8pm | 8am-11pm |
| Thursday | 8am-8pm | 8am-11pm |
| Friday | 8am-8pm | 8am-11pm |
| Saturday | 9am-8pm | 9am-11pm |
| Sunday | None | 2pm-6pm |
Testing: The Math Testing Lab is located in Durrett Hall, Room 103.
| Math Testing Center Hours | |
| Monday-Thursday | 8am-9pm |
| Friday | 8am-8pm |
| Saturday | 9am-8pm |
Please note: No tests will be given out less than one hour before the Math Lab closes
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