65.2400, Introduction to Differential Equations

Math 2400, sections 5-8

INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

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Solutions to Test 3 are now posted.

After Test 3, the advance course grades will be computed by counting the recitation grade and three exams each weighted 25%. In this computation, 20 points will be added to your Test 2 score. If you are happy with your advance course grade, you may elect to do the final problem set instead of taking the final exam. This problem set is due, in the mailbox marked "Cheney" in Amos Eaton 301, by 5pm on Monday, May 5. If you turn in an acceptable final problem set, then your course grade will be simply your advance course grade.

If you are not happy with your advance course grade, then you must take the final exam. It will be held on Thursday, May 8, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, in DCC 308. You may bring TWO pages of notes.

If you are not sure whether to take the final exam or not, your best strategy is to turn in the final problem set AND take the final exam. If you don't think you're doing well on the final exam, you can leave without turning in your solutions, and then your course grade will be your advance grade.

Please send reports of broken links to cheney (at) rpi.edu.
  • Information and Grading Policy
  • Class Syllabus
  • Homework assigned by the TA and to be turned in
  • Suggested Homework
  • Class Notes from spring 2004 , Courtesy of Kristian Montenegro
  • Recommended Problems
  • Solutions to Recommended Problems Try to do the problems by yourself before looking at the solutions! Some of these problems are pretty difficult, so don't be discouraged.
  • Old Tests and Test Solutions
  • Video clips of David Schmidt solving problems from our book
  • Link to Differential Equations using Maple
  • Project Links These are interactive Web-based modules designed to give you a better understanding of differential equations and their use in science and engineering. Highly recommended!
  • Link to differential equations material on Maple's web site
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