The objective of this course is to introduce students to elementary and some advanced topics in differential equations.
Instructor : Dr. Ashwin Vaidya
Schedule : : Mon, Wed, Fri: 2:00-2:50 am.
Classroom : Phillips 385
Text : Differential equations,Edwards and Penny, 4th edition.
Course Content :Chapters 1-5 of text book.
Office Hours : 336 Phillips, Mon, Wed, 10-11am (or by appointment).
Email: : avaidya@email.unc.edu (Please say "math 383" in the subject heading of your email otherwise I may not read your mail.)
Grading: :Grades will be based upon 3 tests during the term and the final exam. The final total will be calculated according to the following formula: 3 Tests (Each 15%) + (30%) Final Exam + (25%) homework+quiz (quizzes will be given periodically without prior notice). The letter grades will be based on the following scheme: A:92-100, A-:90-92, B+: 88-90, B: 80-88, B-:78-80, C+: 75-78, C: 70-75, C-: 65:70, D:55-65, F: less than 55. The letter grades will be based upon the final total score of the student which may or may not be curved and is left to the instructors discretion. A grade of 'I' will not be given to avoid a grade 'F' or for additional study time. All exam schedules will be strictly adhered to.
Exam Policy: : No makeup exams will be given normally unless under extenuating circumstances. A missed test may be excused upon valid proof of absence. A valid missed test will be replaced by the final exam score . Please plan your activities and trips in such a way that it does not coincide with the tests. The dates for the exams are given below so please make sure to keep up your attendance. In case of any absences the student is responsible to obtain the notes for the class from a fellow classmate.
Tentative Schedule: See attached file.
Homework Problems
Mathematica Tutorial Links
Honor Code: The academic honor code system of UNC is based on the premise that each student has the responsibility 1) to uphold the highest academic standards in the student's own work 2) to refuse to tolerate violations of academic integrity and the university community 3) to foster a high sense of integrity and social responsibility as part of the university community. Please note that any violation of the academic honor code will not be tolerated in class. Specifically any kind of plagiarism or cheating in examinations will be rigorously pusued by the instructor.