MATH 20D Introduction to Differential Equations, Winter 2010

MWF 2:00pm - 2:50pm, Ledden Auditorium (Formerly H&SS 2250)

Instructor: Prof. Melvin Leok

Announcements

The final grades for this class have been posted. Your weighted score in this class was calculated according to the weights described in the syllabus, and you were assigned a grade according to the grading scale in the syllabus:

A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D

97 93 90 87 83 80 77 73 70 60

A total of 52 A's, 50 B's, 39 C's and 15 D's were awarded in this course, and unless there was a material error in calculating your weighted score, I will not entertain any requests for grade changes.
You may pick up your graded final exam from your TA.
Neither your grade nor the curve is open for discussion or negotiation. Grades are earned on the basis of performance, not given on the basis of effort or need. Your grade represents your performance in this course, not your potential as a student or a person.
The final The Math 20D final examination will be held from 3:00pm to 6:00pm on Monday, March 15. Please bring your student ID with you to the exam: we will check it against the roster. The locations for the final examination are listed below.

Last Name Location of Final Examination

A - I CENTR 113

J - Z LEDDN

Please also remember that the clocks are moving forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, don't be late to the exam. You will be provided with the following Laplace transform table in the exam.
You may find the course review notes helpful when revising for the final.
If you need any last minute help before the final, please contact your TA. Prof. Leok will be travelling to Washington, D.C. on Sunday, and will not be able to answer your emailed questions.

Last Name	Location of Final Examination
A - I	CENTR 113
J - Z	LEDDN

Academic Links

First Day Handout Summarizes policies, contact information, and schedule for this course

Course Syllabus Updated 3/3/10 You are responsible for knowing the information and policies in the syllabus.

Course Calendar Updated 12/30/09 Important dates for the course in a convenient calendar format

Homework Updated 12/30/09

MATLAB Assignments

Coordinates Updated 12/30/09 Meeting times, office hours & other contact information

Fall 2008 Exams in PDF format
Note: The above exams are provided "as is", exactly as they appeared when administered and without answers;
in addition, they may differ in form and content from the exams given this term.

Notes

Problem Changes in Boyce and DiPrima 9th Edition This lists the differences between the problems in the 8th and 9th edition. This list was complied by Prof. Boris Khesin of the University of Toronto, and is provided without warranty.

Table of Laplace Transforms A copy of the table of Laplace transforms in Boyce & DiPrima. It will be provided at the final examination.

Differential Equations Interactive Examples Interactive examples from Prof. Al Shenk's website.

Introduction to MATLAB A brief overview of the vector and matrix data structures, programming, and graphics and visualization features of MATLAB.

Review Notes for MATH 20D Originally prepared for a differential equations course I taught at Purdue University.

Academic expections for university mathematics courses Students who are new to college level mathematics courses should familiarize themselves with these.

Administrative Links

Final Exam Responsibilities An outline of the responsibilities of faculty and students with regard to final exams

Policies on Examinations The Academic Senate policy regarding final examinations (These are the rules!)

Student Resource Links

Student Companion Site for Boyce and DiPrima. Includes chapter review sheets, web quizzes, PowerPoint presentations, and technology files.
Online Calculus Community
- (Calculus) Online Community: An email directory and bulletin board designed as a resource to help students find study partners and communicate their questions (and answers) about the subject.
  - [Thanks to the Office of Student Educational Advancement for providing this resource.]

Sites with resources for assistance and tutoring
- Calculus Tutoring Information about the Math Department's Calculus Tutoring Lab and other tutoring resources
- OASIS UCSD's Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services
Sites with helpful advice for studying Mathematics
- How to Study Mathematics