Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
(MATH2090, Section 6), Fall 2006,
  MTWTh 2:40p-3:30p, Lockett 284


WebWork Homework Assignments: click here

Instructor: Dr. Oliver Dasbach

office hours: MW 3:35p-4:30p (or by appointment), Lockett 306

phone (office): (225) 578 1784,

email: kasten@math.lsu.edu

http://www.math.lsu.edu/~kasten

Final Exam: Friday, December 15th, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm


Welcome to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (MATH 2090).

The course will be based on the book

                                'Differential Equations and Linear Algebra; Second Edition',

by Stephen W. Goode, published by Prentice Hall.


Here are the rules of the Game:

  1. There will be three tests (in class) on the following (tentative) days:

    Tuesday, September 19, 2006
    Tuesday, October 17, 2006
    Tuesday, November 21, 2006

  2. The final exam will be a comprehensive exam.

  3. We will use WebWorks for homework assignments. Starting in the second week
    you will get one assignment each week.

  4. There will be no make-up quizzes or make-up exams.

  5. Please note the change in the "W" policy of LSU.

  6. Important Dates:
    September 4th, Labor Holiday
    September 7th, Final Date for adding courses for credit and making section changes
    October 5-6, Fall Holidays
    October 16-21, Midterm period
    November 23-24, Thanksgiving Holidays
    December 9, Classes end

You are highly encouraged to come to my office hours, pose questions in class (or by email)
and, in particular, to discuss the material with your classmates.

Class attendence is absolutely necessary and required. In case you will be unable to
attend one session, please drop me an email.

Suggestions are always welcome.

Grading policy:

WebWork Homework
150 pts. total
Tests      
170 pts. each   
Final 340 pts.

The final grade will be determined by the grading scale:

900-1000 points A
800-899 points        
B
700-799 points C
600-699 points D
There will be no curving.


Course outline

We will cover parts of Chapters 1-10.




Oliver Dasbach 2006-08-28