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| Time: |
Tu 11:30, Wed 1:30, Fr 12:30 |
| Place: | Humphrey Auditorium, Humphrey Hall |
| Instructor: |
Dr. Ernst Kani Room 211, Jeffery Hall Telephone: 533-2435 Email: kani at mast.queensu.ca |
| Office hours: |
Mo 11:30 - 12:20 We 10:30 - 11:20 Fr 9:30 - 10:00 |
| Course description: |
This course is an introduction on how to solve ordinary differential equations.
Topics include first order differential equations, linear differential equations
with constant coefficients, Laplace transforms, and systems of linear differential
equations. Examples involving the use of differential equations in mechanical
and other systems will also be discussed.
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| Textbook: |
Edwards, Penny, Calvis, Differential Equations
- Computing and Modelling (5th edition), Pearson.
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| Note: Earlier editions can also be used for reference. Students
will be expected to consult the relevant chapters of the textbook based on
the topics covered in class. |
| Marking scheme: |
Quizzes Final exam Total |
40.0% 60.0% -------- 100.0% |
| Quizzes: | There are 5 quizzes, of which the best 4 are counted. A list of topics for each quiz can be found under Quiz topics. The quizzes are written during the tutorial hours, and the precise schedule is as follows. |
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Quiz 1: 30 September (Week 4) Quiz 2: 07 October (Week 5) Quiz 3: 28 October (Week 8) Quiz 4: 11 November (Week 10) Quiz 5: 25 November (Week 12) |
| Tutorials: |
Mondays 8:30-9:30. (No tutorial on 9 Sep.) |
| Homework: |
Problem sets will be assigned every week and posted under
List of Assignments.
These will not be marked,
but you are strongly encouraged to try these on your own before the solutions
are posted the week after. These will also help you prepare for the quizzes. |
| Disabilities: |
Students with disabilities who need disability-related classroom accomodations
are encouraged to contact the instructor as soon as possible. Also, please
contact the Disability Services Office to register for support services.
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| Academic integrity: |
It is the obligation of each student to understand the policies of
Queen's University regarding academic honesty and to uphold these
standards.
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| Page Last Updated: September, 2019 |