Ordinary Differential Equation
Math 420/520, CRN 13726/13732
Fall, 2009
Lecture: MWF, 10:00-10:50, 205 Deady
Instructor: Yuan Xu, Office:
Deady 11 B, Telephone: 346-4729,
e-mail:
yuan@uoregon.edu .
Office Hours: MWF 11:00-12:00 or by appointment.
Textbook
Elementary Differential Equations, Boyce/DiPrima, 8th ed.
Course description
This is an advanced course on Ordinary Differential Equations
(ODE). We will cover the basic theory of ordinary differential
equations. This includes techniques for solving linear and line
systems of equations, existence and uniqueness of solutions,
and stability theory.
M256 (Introduction to Differential Equation) is NOT a prerequisite.
Homework
There will be a homework assignment for each week. You can check the
assignments here. Homework will be collected each Wednesday in class on the material of the previous week. Late homework will not be accepted.
Your lowest homework score will be dropped.
Exams
There will be one midterm exam in class on Wednesday, Nov. 4th. If you must miss this exam due to extraordinary circumstances, you must get my permission and schedule a make-up exam in advance. The final exam is scheduled for
Tuesday, December 8 at 10:15 in 205 Deady.
Grade
Your course grade will be based on your homework, midterm and final.
| Homework: | 20% |
| Midterm Exam: | 40% |
| Final Exam: | 40% |
Review
Here is the PDF file for the midterm review:
Yuan Xu
Department of Mathematics
University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-1222.
Phone 346-4729
Email: < yuan@math.uoregon.edu
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