Chesebro, Eric

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University of Montana

University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana Course Syllabi Open Educational Resources (OER) Fall 9-1-2020 M 391.01: Special Topics - Topics in Ordinary Differential Equations Eric Chesebro University of Montana, Missoula, eric.chesebro@mso.umt.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Chesebro, Eric, "M 391.01: Special Topics - Topics in Ordinary Differential Equations" (2020). University of Montana Course Syllabi. 11376. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/11376 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Open Educational Resources (OER) at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana Course Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu.                                                                                                                                                                                         M391 Topics in ODEs - Fall 2020 FA 302 at 9A Instructor: Eric Chesebro (he/him/his) Office: 308 Mathematical Sciences Email: eric.chesebro@mso.umt.edu Phone: x2687 Office hours: Send me an email to set up a ZOOM meeting. Moodle This site will contain all information on this sheet plus more. Homework assignments and other information pertinent to this course will be posted at this web site. Text We will use Introduction to Differential Equations Using Sage by David Joyner and Marshall Hampton. It is available through https://muse.jhu.edu/book/72082. See also your shared UMbox folder. Focus This differential equations course will have a focus on modeling of real problems and computation. By choosing Joyner and Hampton's text Introduction to Differential Equations with SAGE, we have taken a preference towards learning to use a computer to solve differential equations. The text makes a point of helping you learn how to do this. One goal is to help you feel empowered to use a computer to implement your mathematical questions. SAGE is a good choice because it is open source, free, and will continue to be available to you after you leave UM. We will also use modeling activities from SIMIODE to help us engage in the learning process through a real-world modeling perspective.                                                                                                                                                                                             Graded work All graded work will be submitted electronically as pdf files. Generally, work will be uploaded to Moodle and graded work will be placed in your UMbox folder. Exams We will have two 50 minute 'in-class' midterm exams and a cumulative final exam. Midterms are tentatively scheduled for -- and --. If you have a legitimate schedule conflict with an exam let me know as early as possible. The final exam will be given according to the Registrar's schedule. By enrolling in this course you agree that you will be present for the final exam at this time. Homework Written homework will be collected weekly. Working hard on the homework is how you will succeed in this course, so please take the homework seriously. It is okay to work together with classmates on homework assignments, but you must write up your own solutions in your own words. Activities Often we will do modeling activities. These may be done in class or outside of class. Most often they will culminate with a write up which will be graded. Calculators You may use your favorite brand/model on homework, but hopefully you'll grow to prefer SAGE for calculations. Electronic devices will not be needed or allowed during exams. Grading Midterms: 20% each Comprehensive Final: 30% Homework: 20% Activities: 10%  ≥ 93% 90% 87% 83% 80% 75% 70% 65% 62% 58% 55%  < 55% A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- F                                                                               COVID-19 Mask use is required within the classroom. View UM’s face covering policy. Each student is provided with a Healthy Griz kit. We expect students to clean their personal work space when they arrive for class, and before they leave the classroom. Refill stations for cleaning supplies/hand sanitizer will be set up around campus - please learn where they are and use them. Classrooms may have one-way entrances and exits to minimize crowding. Students are discouraged from congregating outside the classroom before and after class. Drinking liquids and eating food (which requires mask removal) is strongly discouraged within the classroom. Stay home and contact the Curry Health Center at (406) 243-4330 if you feel sick and/or if exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, follow instructions for quarantine and contact your advisor so they can help you stay on track academically. Students, please remain vigilant outside the classroom and help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Guidelines and policies University dates and deadlines You should be aware of the important dates and deadlines posted by the Registrar's Office. Academic honesty I take academic honesty very seriously and I will act on any transgressions that I notice. Misconduct is subject to an academic penalty in this course and/or a disciplinary sanction by the university. We all know that a record of academic misconduct is a very bad thing to have documented in your academic history. All students should be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. Disability modifications                                                                The University of Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities, instructors, and Disability Services for Students. If you think you may have a disability adversely affecting your academic performance, and you have not already registered with Disability Services, please contact Disability Services in Lommasson Center 154 or call 406.243.2243. I will work with you and Disability Services to provide an appropriate modification. 

M 391.01: Special Topics - Topics in Ordinary Differential Equations

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