Course Description | Ordinary differential equations: exact, separable, and linear; constant coefficients, undetermined coefficients, variations of parameters. Systems. Series solutions. Laplace transforms. Techniques for engineering sciences. Computing symbolic and graphical solutions using Matlab. |
Prerequisites | Math 20C (or Math 21C) or Math 31BH with a grade of C- or better. |
Textbook | William E. Boyce and Richard C. DiPrima, Ordinary Differential Equations, 9th ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2009. (Note: We will only cover parts of chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 of the text.) |
Syllabus | Click here to see the schedule of lectures and topics. |
Lectures | 11:00 am - 11:50 am, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Center Hall 115. |
Instructor | Professor Bo Li. Office: AP&M 5723. Phone: (805) 534-6932. Email: bli@math.ucsd.edu. Office hours: 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm, Mondays and Wedensdays. |
Discussion Sessions |
Session A01, 10:00 am - 10:50am, Tuesdays, U413 1.
TA: Mr. Scott Duane. Session A02, 11:00 am - 11:50am, Tuesdays, U413 1. TA: Mr. Scott Duane. Session A03, 12:00 am - 12:50 am, Tuesdays, U413 1. TA: Mr. Scott Duane. Session A04, 1:00 am - 1:50 am, Tuesdays, U413 1. TA: Mr. Scott Duane. Session A05, 2:00 am - 2:50 am, Tuesdays, U413 1. TA: Mr. Timothy Banham. (Office: AP&M 5712. Office hours: 1:00 - 2:00, Mondays.) Session A06, 3:00 am - 3:50 am, Tuesdays, U413 1. TA: Mr. Timothy Banham. (Office: AP&M 5712. Office hours: 1:00 - 2:00, Mondays.) |
Homework |
Homework will be assigned, collected, and partially graded regularly.
Each homework is due 4:00 pm, Wednesday, in homework drop boxes.
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here for the assignments.
One homework assignment with the lowest score will be dropped.
Note: Please print your names, student ID nubmers, and discussion section numbers on your homework. Please stable together your homework pages. Note: no late homework will be accepted unless a written verification of a valid excuse (such as hospitalization, family emergency, religious observance, court appearance, etc.) is provided. |
Matlab | There will be 4 homework assignments and a final quiz. The Matlab homework is due in the drop box before 5:00 pm each due day. The Matlab homework due dates are: Tuesday, April 9; Tuesday, April 23; Tuesday, May 7; and Tuesday, May 21. The Matlab final quiz date is: Tuesday, June 6. See the website http://www.math.ucsd.edu/~math20d/ for Matlab FAQs, Matlab topics, Matlab tutoring hours, and the information for the final Matlab quiz. |
Exams |
There will be two midterm and one final, close-book and close-note exams.
No calculators will be allowed in these exams.
The final exam will be cumulative.
Midterm Exam 1: 11:00 am - 11:50 am, Friday, April 26, Center Hall 115. Midterm Exam 2: 11:00 am - 11:50 am, Friday, May 24, Center Hall 115. Final Exam: 11:30 am - 2:29 pm, Friday, June 14. Place: Center Hall 115. Note: neither rescheduled nor make-up exams will be allowed unless a written verification of a valid excuse (such as hospitalization, family emergency, religious observance, court appearance, etc.) is provided. |
Grading | The final course grade will be determined based on the homework and exams with the weights: regularl homework - 10%, Matlab - 10%, midterm exam 1 - 20%, midterm exam 2 - 20%, and the final exam - 40%. The grades will be curved within the entire section A00. |
OASIS Tutoring | OASIS (Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services) is a campus-wide program for undergraduates of all majors. The program provides free tutoring and helps improve study habits. OASIS is located on the 3rd floor of Center Hall. |
Academic Integrity | Every student is expected to conduct themselves with academic integrity. Violations of academic integrity will be treated seriously. See the official UCSD Policy on Integrity of Scholarshiop and the related information. |