Instructor: Steve Campbell
Office: HA 338
Office Hours: 10:10-11:000 (MWF) and by appointment.
Office Phone: 515-3300
(Can leave message)
Email: slc@math.ncsu.edu
FAX: 515-3798
301 Class Time: 9:10-10:00 MWF
301 Room: HA 228
Other Assistance: There are some MA 301 videotapes in
the Mathematics Multimidea Center (MCC).
These 301 tapes can be very helpful in reviewing material or if you have to miss a
lecture. In addition tutoring is available on a first come first serve basis in the MMC.
The tutors are geared more toward calculus but some can also help with MA 341 questions. Check the
MMC web page for details.
The text for our section is Introduction to Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems by S. Campbell and R. Haberman. Houghton Mifflin, 1996.
Tests will be closed book. There will be 3 tests plus a final. Dates for exams will be decided as the semester proceeds.
Test I Feb. 11.
Test II March 25
Test III April 26.
FINAL Wed, May 8, 8:00-11:00 am
There are no MAPLE ASSIGNMENTS .
Syllabus The proposed syllabus is to cover the following sections.
1. Determination of grades: +/- system is used
2. Policy on incomplete grades and late assignments:
Test 1: 20 %
Test 2: 20 %
Test 3: 20 %
Final Exam 40 % (see next paragraph)Graded Homework: A portion of the assigned homework will be designated as to be graded. This homework is to be the work of the individual student. The grade on this homework will be counted as extra credit. (You may think of it as a way to earn extra points that are added to your exam scores). This homework must be turned in on the designated day. Unless stated otherwise, homework is due two class periods after it is assigned.
In addition,the following clarifications are used in this course:
Incomplete grades will not be given, you must complete the assignments for the course as the semester progresses.Late assignments: will not be accepted without prior permission of the instructor.
Missed Tests: There are no scheduled make up tests. If you must miss an exam, you must notify the instructor as soon as is possible. Note there is both email and a message recorder in his office. Make up exams will be scheduled when there is a valid reason and when prompt notification is given. For example, if your car breaks down on the way to school that may explain why you would need to take the exam later that same day. It would not be an acceptable excuse two days later.
3. Policy on absences (excused and unexcused) and
scheduling makeup work:
The attendance policy is consistent with the Academic Regulations which can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_regulations/attend/reg.htm (link)In addition, the following clarifications are used in this course:
Attendance is required.
Class Absences: if you miss class for any reason, you are responsible for the material covered. Every student is expected to find someone in the class to whom they can ask questions or get missed assingments from. Except for very special circumstances, Prof. Campbell will not provide extra help when you miss the class.
Exam Absence: NCSU policy is strictly enforced. Documentation is required for all absences.
Final Exam: The exam will be given at the date and time specified by NCSU Reg & Records. It is your responsibility to arrange travel around this date. The only exceptions are (1) a documented excused absence, or (2) 3 exams in 24 hours (the student is responsible for the paperwork, as indicated in the Handbook for Advising and Teaching)
4. Course Prerequisites / Restrictive Statements:
The prerequisites are listed at http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/reg_records/crs_cat/MA.html (link).5. Academic Integrity Statement:In addition,the following clarifications are used in this course:
If you are unsure about the prerequistes, please contact Prof. Campbell.
Students are expected to follow university guidelines available at http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_regulations/integrity/reg.htm (link)In addition, the following clarifications are used in this course:
Some assignments are for practice. Some assignments will be graded.
All graded assignments are to be the work of the individual student.
Students failing to following these guidelines will receive no credit for the assignment. In the case of graded homework this means that they will not be able to receive any extra credit for homework.
6. NC State policy on working with students with
disabilities:
Information can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/stud_affairs/counseling_center/dss/ (link)
7. Statement on laboratory safety or risk assumption
in courses requiring physical activity or field trips:
Students have no special physical activity or field trips for this course.8. Statement on "pass-through" charges e.g., lane rental at bowling alley, field trip costs, etc.:
There are no such charges for this course.Further Information:
Version: Beta (pre-release)
- NCSU Academic Regulations can be found at http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/project/www/ncsu/provost/info/academic_policies/ (link)