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Course Instructor: Eriko Hironaka Meeting Times: MTWRF 2-3:20, and Labs Meeting Place: LOV 102 Office Hours: TBA Email: hironaka@math.fsu.edu Course Webpage: http://www.math.fsu.edu/~hironaka/2008Sum/MAP3305 Eligibility/Prerequisites: You must have passed Calculus II (MAC2312) with a grade of B- or better, or Calculus III (MAC2313) with a grade of C- or better. It is the student's responsibility to check and prove eligibility. Organization: The course has two parts: Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the ideas and techniques involved in solving ordinary differential equations. Grading: Grades will be based on 4 (30 minute) quizzes, 2 (1 hour and 20 minute) in-class tests, and your lab grade. Numerical course grades will be determined by the larger of Av1 and Av2, where Av1 = (3T + Q + L)/5 or Av2 = (2T + 2Q + L)/5, T = test average Q = quiz average L = lab grade Letter grades will be determined from numerical grades as follows. A: 90-100, B: 80-89; C: 70-79; D: 60-69, F: 0-59. A grade of I will not be given to avoid a grade of F or to give additional study time. Failure to process a course drop will result in a course grade of F. Test Schedule: Tests will be given the Friday of the 3rd and 6th weeks. Quizzes will be given on the remaining Fridays. Both will be based on material in lectures and homework assignments. Homework Policy: Lecture topics and homework assignments will be listed and updated periodically on the course web page (see address at the top of the syllabus.) Students will be responsible for doing the homework assignments as they are assigned (which will be daily in class), and correcting them using the solutions in the back of the book. Some time in the beginning of each class will be set aside for questions about the homework. Calculator Policy: Calculators are not required for this class, and will not be allowed during quizzes and tests. Office Hours: The instructor will be in her office during the prescribed time. Students should feel free to come in during office hours with questions about class material, homework, and anything else pertaining to the class. Regularly coming to office hours is a tried and true method for improving your grade. Study Groups: Students are advised to form study groups on their own. These are helpful for solving the homework problems and studying for the quizzes and tests, and most of all to keep up with the material in class. Honor Code: The Academic Honor System of The Florida State University is based on the premise that each student has the responsibility 1) to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in the student's own work, 2) to refuse to tolerate violations of academic integrity in the University community, and 3) to foster a high sense of integrity and social responsibility on the part of the University community. Please note that violations of this Academic Honor System will not be tolerated in this class. Specifically, incidents of plagiarism of any type or referring to any unauthorized material during examinations will be rigorously pursued by this instructor. Before submitting any work for this class, please read the ``Academic Honor System" in its entirety (as found in the \underbar{FSU General Bulletin} and in the \underbar{FSU Student Handbook} and ask the instructor to clarify any of its expectations that you do no understand. American Disabilities Act: Students with disabilities needing academic accommodations should: 1) register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC); 2) bring a letter to the instructor from SDRC indicating you need academic accommodations. This should be done within the first week of class. |