MAP 2302:
Differential Equations
Spring 2007
INSTRUCTOR:
Sidra Van De Car
E-MAIL:
ivandecar@atlas.valenciacc.edu
PHONE:
407-582-2032
OFFICE:
6-227
STUDENT M 9:00P
– 10:00P in 6-227
ENGAGEMENT
T 8:00P – 8:30P
HOURS: W 2:00P – 5:00P and 9:00P – 10:00P in 6-227
R
2:30P
– 5:30P
F 3:00P
– 4:00P via e-mail
COURSE
INFO:
This course (CRN: 21313)
meets on TR from 8:30P – 9:45P in 8-248.
DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to methods and applications of ordinary differential
equations. Topics include first
order differential equations and applications; higher order linear differential
equations with applications;
PREREQUISITES:
Minimum grade of C in MAC 2313 or department
approval.
REQUIRED
MATERIALS:
Graphing Calculator (TI-83,
TI-89,
or TI-92
recommended). The TI-89 will be the
model demonstrated in class. If a
student chooses to use a calculator other than the TI-89, he will be responsible
for learning how to use his calculator.
The student is not permitted to store information or unapproved programs
in his calculator. The instructor
reserves the right to inspect and/or reset the memory of each student’s
calculator. Any student found with
inappropriate information stored in the calculator will be subject to action
described by the instructor’s policy on academic honesty (see
below).
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance will be taken at every class meeting. If a student should need to miss class,
he should contact the instructor as soon as possible. It is the student's responsibility to
find out what material and assignments were missed due to an absence.
EXAMS: There will be 3 exams. Each exam is worth 22.5% of the final course grade. There will be no make-up exams during the semester unless the absence is excused by college policy (e.g., religious holidays or college sponsored events requiring a student's attendance). The instructor has the right to ask for documentation to determine whether an absence is excused. If an exam is missed for another legitimate reason (to be determined by the instructor) then the final will be counted twice, as the missed test and the final exam.
ATLAS:
Students should
familiarize themselves with their individual ATLAS accounts. Throughout the semester, the instructor
may send e-mail pertaining to the course through the ATLAS system. The student is responsible for checking
his ATLAS e-mail account regularly.
HOMEWORK:
Homework will be assigned at each class meeting. The student is expected to attempt every
problem before coming to class. Occasionally, homework may be collected
for a grade.
QUIZZES:
Periodically, the instructor will give quizzes or take-home
assignments. Together with any
homework graded, this will account for 10% of the student’s
grade.
FINAL
EXAM:
The final exam is comprehensive and mandatory. A grade of WF will be assigned to any
student who fails to take the final exam.
FINAL EXAM DATE:
Thursday
WITHDRAWAL
DEADLINE:
The College has initiated withdrawal procedures and timelines
in response to legislation/rules adopted by the state legislature and State
Board of Community Colleges. The
deadline to withdrawal from this course is in the current catalog, and is also
available online at http://valenciacc.edu/. After that date (
GRADING:
3
Exams
67.5%
Homework/Quizzes/Class Participation
10%
Final Examination
22.5%
Percentage |
Grade
Earned |
90 – 100 |
A |
80 – 89 |
B |
70 –79 |
C |
60 – 69 |
D |
0 –59
|
F |
EXTRA
HELP:
Besides visiting your
instructor’s office to ask questions, please visit the Math Support
Center (4-108) for help with homework or general tutoring or check out the
collection of video tapes in the library dealing with the course
material.
CELL
PHONES:
Students are required to turn off all cell phones and pagers
before the beginning of class. If a cell phone or pager vibrates or is audible,
the student may be asked to turn it off or leave for the remainder of the class.
If there is an emergency situation warranting the use of a cell phone or pager
during class time, the student must notify the professor in writing prior to the
beginning of class. During a testing situation, if a cell phone or pager
vibrates or is audible, the student’s quiz, test, or examination will be
collected and the student will be asked to leave without an option for
completion.
ACADEMIC
HONESTY:
All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at
STUDENT CODE
OF CLASSROOM
CONDUCT:
CLAST
COMPETENCIES:
The College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) measures the following: reading skills, essay skill, English
language skills, and mathematics skills.
To the extent possible, you will be encouraged to develop these skills as
part of your work in this course. Additional information is available in the
College Catalog (http://valenciacc.edu/catalog/04-05/default.htm
on pages 78-80).
COMPETENCIES:
STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES:
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic
accommodations must provide a notification from the Office for Students with Disabilities
(OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the
first two weeks of class. The
Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on
appropriate documentation of disabilities.
The East Campus Office is located in Building 5, Room 216.
ADDENDA:
This syllabus is subject to change and any changes will be
submitted to the student in writing.
Material generated by the instructor (including lectures and printed
material) is protected under the intellectual copyright laws of the