MATH 23: Differential Equations

Spring 2002






FIRST EXAM: The first mid-term will be distributed in class on Friday, April 19, and due in class on Monday, April 22.

Section 01, 9L E. Brown, e-mail: elizabeth.t.brown@dartmouth.edu

Section 02, 2 V. Chernov, e-mail: vladimir.chernov@dartmouth.edu

Text: Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 7th edition, by Boyce and DiPrima, published by Wiley.

Syllabus: Here is a tentative syllabus for Math 23.

Exams: There will be two take-home midterms, and a take-home final.

Homeworks:  The homework assignments will be usually assigned daily and will be due by the beginning of the next class.

Grading: TENTATIVE GRADING POLICY: Grades will be computed as follows: Exams: 25% each, Final: 35% , Homework: 10%, Presentations: 5%.

Honor principle: Students are expected to scrupulously observe the honor principle. Collaboration is encouraged on homework and in study groups. All work on exams should be strictly individual.

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