This course spends about two thirds of the semester covering basic linear algebra and one third of the semester on differential equations. Applications to physical, engineering, and life sciences. Topics covered include matrix algebra and inverses, Gaussian elimination and solving systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, linear dependence, bases, dimension, eigenvalue problems. First order differential equations including separable equations and linear equations. Linear nth order differential equations with constant coefficients, undetermined coefficients, first order linear homogenous systems of differential equations.
Prerequisites: MTH 162, 143, or 172. This is a strict prerequisite; MTH 162 and 165 cannot be taken concurrently. MTH 164 is not a prerequisite for MTH 165.
This course follows the College credit hour policy for four-credit courses. This course meets 3 academic hours per week. Students may also be expected to deepen their understanding of the course material through close examination/evaluation of the readings assigned in the course.
Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th edition) by Goode and Annin.
Instructors:
James Iler 910 Hylan Building
Email: jiler2@ur.rochester.edu
Office hours: Tuesday 12:30-1:30pm, Friday 10-11am.
Quy Pham 713 Hylan Building
Email: qpham3@ur.rochester.edu
Office hours: Wednesday 1pm-2pm, Saturday 1pm-2pm.
Location: Zoom classroom (MTWR 9:00AM - 11:30AM) Please see the course’s Blackboard for zoom links.
Syllabus: Link
There will be two midterms and a final exam at the following times:
First Midterm
Thursday May 29th at 9:00-10:15 AM (75 minutes)
Second Midterm
Wednesday, June 11th at 9:00-10:15 AM (75 minutes)
Final Exam
Monday, June 23rd at 9:00 AM to 12PM (180 minutes)
Your grade for the course will be based on your performance on exams and homework assignments:
Two Midterm Exams 20% each.
Final Exam 40%
12 WeBWorK assignments 20%
You will NOT be permitted calculators or other electronic devices (iPhone, smart watches, etc.) on any exams. You will NOT be permitted books, notes, or cheat sheet on any exams.
Zoom policy
Exams will be administered through gradescope and proctored via zoom. For exams, it is required that you keep their videos on. The exam will be recorded as well, but the recordings will not be kept unless an Academic Honesty issue arises out of that exam (see the course policy on Academic Honesty).
While taking an exam, you may not have anything open on your computing devices except gradescope and zoom.
Exams must be written on paper using pen or pencil. You are not allowed to use a tablet to write the exam.
Finally, you may not make use of any other devices including your phones while you are writing the exam. You may use your phone only to take photos and only after you have finished writing the exam.
WeBWork exercises:
To access webwork click the “Webwork link” on Blackboard site. WeBWorK problems count for 20% of the total grade. NO WEBWORK SETS WILL BE DROPPED. Please ask questions about WeBWork exercises well before they are due.
The use of calculators, phones and other computing devices is not allowed during an exam. Notes and cheatsheets are also not allowed.
The use of phones is permitted to take photographs of your answers after the exam is over.
You are expected to be in class every day and come prepared to learn and work, and you are expected to arrive at exams on time.
Asynchronous students will be fully supported: In unavoidable circumstances, if you know you will be absent on the day of an exam, let me know at least a week in advance and I may arrange for you to take the exam at another time.
The University of Rochester respects and welcomes students of all backgrounds and abilities. In the event you encounter any barrier(s) to full participation in this course due to the impact of disability, please contact the Office of Disability Resources. The access coordinators in the Office of Disability Resources can meet with you to discuss the barriers you are experiencing and explain the eligibility process for establishing academic accommodations. You can reach the Office of Disability Resources at: (585) 275-3424; Taylor Hall. Or, visit Disability Resources.
Please note that to be granted alternate testing accommodations, you (the student) must fill out forms with Disability Resources at least seven days before each and every exam. These forms are not sent automatically. Instructors are not responsible for requesting alternative testing accommodations at Disability Resources or making accommodations on their own.
To be granted alternate testing accommodations, you (the student) must inform the intrsuctors at least seven days before each and every exam and contact the Office of Disability Resources
All assignments and activities associated with this course must be performed in accordance with the University of Rochester’s Academic Honesty Policy. Any violation of academic integrity will be pursued according to the specified procedures.
In this course, on homework, you may collaborate with other students also taking the course. You may also use resources such as study group discussions, office hours, and any online learning materials aside from direct solution sets. You may also talk to students outside the class or tutors as long as they provide only general guidance and you write up the solution on your own at the end. In all cases, you must always internalize the work . This means that after finishing the homework, you should be able to reproduce the solution of problems without any help from anyone or the use of outside resources besides the textbook and a basic calculator. Remember, homework is only 20 percent of the grade and is meant to help you to learn the material so you can be prepared for the exams and your future work.
During exams, you may not obtain help from anyone else nor use any notes, book or electronic device such as phone, calculator, computer etc.