Lectures: New material is presented each week in the lectures. You should read the corresponding section of the text before attending each lecture. Though attendance will not be enforced (no sign-up sheets), it is highly recommended: quizzes that contribute to the total grade will be given each Friday in class.
Homework: Problem solving is an essential part of the course. You are encouraged to discuss homework problems with other students. However, each student must write up the homework individually, in his/her words rather than merely copying someone else's. You will be required to turn in your homework assignment in the first class meeting following the week it was assigned. For example, the problems for the week 1/25-1/31 are due on Wednesday, February 4 (this refers to our lecture section 1). Questions about the grading of the homework should be directed to the grader. Only four or five of the problems will be graded, but which ones will not be announced in advance. Each graded problem is worth up to 4 pts (maximum score is 16 pts which is more than the 15pts mentioned below, but this is to the student's advantage). Late homework will not be accepted. The homework must be stapled WITH A METALLIC STAPLE. Show your work towards the answer: a correct answer with an incorrect or absent procedure will yield 0 points. You should always try to solve the problem completely instead of relying on the partial credit.
Examinations: There will be two evening midterm tests, on Monday, February 23 and on Tuesday, March 24; both exams will be held from from 8:30 to 10:00 PM. The final exam will be on Friday, May 15 from 8:00 to 10:30 AM. Make certain that you you are available at these times, as there will be absolutely no make-ups for missed mid-term exams. Calculators, books, notes, etc. are not allowed during exams. If you miss an exam for an acceptable reason and provide me with an acceptable written excuse, the relevant mid-term will be `dropped' in computing your course grade. A letter stating that you were seen by a doctor or other medical personnel is not an acceptable document. An acceptable document should state that it was reasonable/proper for you to seek medical attention and was medically necessary for you to miss the exam (the note/letter need not state anything beyond this point). Incomplete grade will be granted only if documented circumstances beyond your control prevent you from taking the final exam. You must have ID to be admitted to exams.
Grading: your course grade will be based on your examination
performance and homework, weighted as follows:
| Midterm I | 25% |
| Midterm II | 25% |
| Final Exam | 35% |
| Homework and quizzes | 15% |
Help:
DSS advisory: If you have a physical, psychiatric, medical, or learning disability that may affect your ability to carry out the assigned course work, please contact the office of Disablity Support Services (DSS) at 632-6748/TDD or http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dss. DSS will review your concerns and determine what accommodations may be necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation of disability is confidential. Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information go to the following website: http://sunysb.edu/ehs/fire/disabilities.shtml.
Schedule (tentative): The following is the basic syllabus, but not all topics in each section will get covered. You should read the relevant parts of the book before class.
| Week | Section | Notes | Homework |
| 1/25-1/31 | 7.1 and 7.2 | 7.1: 1,2,3,4,6,10,12; 7.2: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,14, 22. | |
| 2/1-2/7 | 7.3 | Feb 6: Last day to drop a class without a "W" recorded | 7.3: 1,2,3,4,10,12,15, 16,23-26 (no graphing for these), 34,35,36 |
| 2/8-2/14 | 7.4 and ODE lecture notes | 7.4: 1,2,9,10,14,18, 20; ODE notes: 1-8 (all of them) | |
| 2/15-2/21 | ODE lecture notes and midterm I review | ODE notes: 9-16 (all of them) | |
| 2/22-2/28 | 7.5, 7.6 | Midterm I, Monday, Feb. 23, 8:30-10:00 pm | 7.5: 1,3,6,7,9; 7.6: 1,3, 4 |
| 3/1-3/7 | 8.1 | 8.1: 3-6,9-14,15,17, 19,20,23,24,27,38-42 | |
| 3/8-3/14 | 8.2 | March 12: Last day for removal of Incomplete grades and to resolve NR grades |
8.2: 4-8 (no graphing for these) 11-20,22, 24,28,32 |
| 3/15-3/21 | 8.3 and midterm II review | 8.3: 1-3,6-20 | |
| 3/22-3/28 | 8.4 | Midterm II, Tuesday, March 24, 8:30-10:00 pm March 27: Last day to change to or from P/NC option and to drop a class ("W" will be recorded) |
8.4: 2-5,7-8,12-13,20-26 |
| 3/29-4/3 | 8.5 and 8.6 | 8.5: 3-14; 8.6: 3-11 | |
| 4/5-4/11 | Spring Recess | ||
| 4/12-4/18 | 8.6 and 8.7 | 8.6: 13,14,22,24; 8.7: 1,3,4,6,8-12,16 | |
| 4/19-4/25 | 8.7 | 8.7: 20-24,34,36, 41-43 | |
| 4/26-5/2 | 8.8 and 8.9 (no applications to physics) | 8.8: 1,2,3,4,10; 8.9: 3-7 (no graphing); 11,13,15 (for these: parts a) and b) only); 19 (with error less than 0.00001); | |
| 5/3-5/9 | Review | ||
| 5/10-5/16 | Final Exam Friday, May 15, 8:00-10:30 am |