MATH-225 Differential Equations - Fall 2008

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Course Information

MATH225:Differential Equations - Classical techniques for first and higher order equations and systems of equations. Laplace transforms. Phase plane and stability analysis of non-linear equations and systems. Applications to physics, mechanics, electrical engineering, and environmental sciences.

Prerequisite: Instructor Consent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

Instructor Information

Instructor : Scott Strong

Office : Chauvenet Hall 278

Office Phone : 303.384.2446

email : math225g.fall2008@gmail.com

Course Calander

Classes Begin : August 20th, 2008

Meeting Days : Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Meeting Time : 2:00pm-2:50pm

Meeting Location : Berthoud Hall 108

Important Dates :

    September 3rd, 2008 - Last day to add/drop without a W
    October 9th, 2008 - Exam I  
    October 13th to 14th, 2008 - Fall Break
    October 28th, 2008 - Last day to withdrawal 
    November 13th - Exam II
    November 26th to 28th - Thanksgiving Break

Classes End : December 4th, 2008

Office Hours

Fixed Office Hours :

    Tuesday and Thursday --- 1:00pm-3:00pm


If you cannot meet during the previous office hours then please contact me to schedule another meeting time.

Textbook Information

    Textbook : Differential Equations - P. Blanchard, R. Devaney, and G. Hall, (PWS, Boston: 1996) ISBN 0-534-95004-3
    Second edition errata.
    Google Books Third Edition
    Textbook Website : The Boston University  - Ordinary Differential Equations Project 
    Publishers Website : Blanchard, Devaney, Hall Companion Site 


Course Documents

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Handouts

MATH225.Fall2008.Review

Lecture Slides

Lecture02
Lecture02 - Graph: Linear Friction
Lecture02 - Graph: Nonlinear Friction

Syllabus

MATH225.Fall2008.Syllabus


Assignments

Homework 1 - Due: Wednesday, August 27th by 5:00pm
Homework 2 - Due: Wednesday, September 3rd by 5:00pm

Material Ovierview

    Instructor's Online Manual Third Edition
    Instructor's Online Manual Second Edition


Course Links

    Dynamical System (overview)
    Dynamical System (mathematical formalism)
    Determinism
    Dynamical System
    Text Software : BDH
    BU DE Project : Animations
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