Joseph M. Mahaffy SDSU
Math 337: Elementary Differential Equations Fall 2021
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Course Information for Math 337

Course Description

This course introduces students to differential equations. Computers are used for  modeling examples with MatLab, Maple, and Excel, being the primary computer tools demonstrated.

Details of the course and timelines are available on the HW Assignment page.

Math 337 - Fall 2021

Joseph Mahaffy
Professor, Mathematical Biology
Lectures: 12:00-12:50 MWF in GMCS 325 Office phone: 619-594-3743

Office Hours: MW: 10-11:45 and
by Appointment

Fax: 619-594-6746
Office location: GMCS 593 E-mail: jmahaffy@sdsu.edu


Prerequisites

Math 151 and 254

Textbook (optional):

Brannan and Boyce: Differential Equations: An Introduction to Modern Methods and Applications. Wiley 2015.
ISBN 978-1-118-53177-8

Brannan and Boyce

Alternate resources: Printed Lecture Notes (Bookstore)

Lab Manual (MatLab and Maple) and Lab Manual (Excel and Maple) are being developed with much of the first part completed and online.

Course Assessment and Grading

  • Grading:
    • Homework assignments, including WeBWorK (35%)
    • Lecture Activities (20%)
    • 3 Midterms (27%)
    • Final (18%) - Wed Dec. 15 (10:30-12:30)

The grade divisions are typically 85-100 is an A, 73-85 is a B, 62-73 is a C, 50-62 is a D, and below 50 is an F with + or - assigned near the boundary (within 3%).

The Syllabus has details on course policies.

For questions concerning the webpage contact Joseph Mahaffy.

 

 

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