60860 MAP-2302-U02B DIFERENTIAL EQUAT. MTWR 1700-1815 Room GC 285 (rukim@fiu.edu).
Summer 2009

Description: An introduction to differential equations and their applications based upon knowledge of calculus.
Topics to include:
Initial value problems of the first order, numerical solutions, systems of differential equations, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, series solutions.
Prerequisite: MAC 2312
Text: Introduction to Ordinary Differ. Equations, 4 th edition, by Ross. (Willey).
Instructor: PHILIPPE RUKIMBIRA
Office hours and phone: DM 418A, MTW, 1530-1630, Ph: 305-348 2224

Material to be covered:


    • Chapter 1-6, 9

    Tests and quizzes:

  • There will be one midterm, worth 100 points. The date is 07/09/2009.
  • Second Exam: A mandatory second exam will carry 150 points. The date is 08/06/2009.
  • Quizzes: Two (2) 30 minute-quizzes; Dates: July 02 and July 23. Each is worth 25 points.
  • There are no make-up exams or quizzes. With a valid, verifiable reason for missing an exam, a waiver may be granted for the missed test. The second exam cannot be waived. An incomplete grade may be assigned upon presentation of a valid, verifiable reason for missing the scheduled test. The second exam should be taken during the final week of Fall 2009.

    Grades: Grades will be assigned on the basis of 300 points.

  • Midterm: 100
  • Final: 150
  • Quizzes: 50

    • Grade-Score:
    A---------------------------------270-300
    A_--------------------------------255-270
    B+--------------------------------240-255
    B---------------------------------195-240
    B_--------------------------------180-195
    C+--------------------------------165-180
    C---------------------------------120-165
    C_--------------------------------105-120
    D---------------------------------045-105
    F---------------------------------000-045

    Back