Course Syllabus

Syllabus for MAT 227

Course Description
Course Number and Name: MAT 227 Elementary Differential Equations with
Laplace Transforms
Credit Hours: 4 credits
Term Length: Summer 8 weeks, fall and spring 16 weeks
Prerequisite(s): Calculus II
Proctor Information, if required: None

Instructor Information
Name: Douglas Corteville
Telephone Number: 402-981-7376
Email: [email protected]
Use email to communicate with your instructor
Office Location: St Marys, Georgia Fall and Spring. Groton Connecticut in the Summer
Office Hours or Feedback Policy: emails answered within 24 hours

Text Book
Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems Computing and Modeling, 5th
edition 2015 by Edwards. Penny, and Calvis. publisher Pearson.
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-79698-1
ISBN-10: 0-321-79698-5

Course Objectives & Competencies

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Solve differential Equations

2. Solve differential equations using separation of variables.
3. Solve differential equations using substitution methods and exact equations.
4. Solve linear first-order differential equations.
5. Solve linear differential equations of higher order.
6. Solve non-homogeneous differential equations using the method of undetermined
coefficients.
7. Use other methods to solve differential equations
8. Use Laplace transforms to solve differential equations
9. Solve differential equations using the power series method.
10. Solve differential equations at regular singular points using the Frobenius method.
11. Solve differential equations using the Fourier series method.
12. Solve systems of differential equations
13. Using eigenvalues on homogenous systems
14. Second-order systems
15. Multiple eigenvalues solutions of systems
16. For nonhomogeneous Linear systems

Course Policies & Procedures

Attendance Policy: Students are responsible for attending classes as scheduled. If
an absence is unavoidable, the student is responsible for obtaining class notes from
other students. This is a web class use email.
Missed Assignment Policy: Late work will be accepted, but the instructor reserves the
right to reduce the amount of credit awarded if circumstances warrant. If a student
misses a scheduled examination a make-up exam may be taken. The make-up exam
will be comparable to, but different than the original exam.
Due Date Policy: Due dates are important, missing them effects your fellow students, I
will delay providing feedback while I wait for a late assignment.
Cheating Policy: Students who enroll in this course assume an obligation to conduct
their academic affairs in a manner compatible with the standards of academic
honesty established by the College and its faculty. If a student neglects or ignores this
obligation, disciplinary action will be taken. Specifically, I expect each student to do
his/her own work in this course, including discussions, activities, the project, and
examinations. Academic dishonesty may lead to a deduction of points, failure of an
assignment, or being dropped from the course, depending on the circumstances and
the policies of the student's home college. The Student Ethics Statement (Links to an
external site.)Links to an external site. outlines the expectations of the online
consortium.
Plagiarism Statement: Students are expected to be mindful of netiquette as they share
thoughts, ideas, and interact with others in the online environment. Problems or
concerns should be reported immediately to the instructor. Inappropriate messages will
be forwarded to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the online administrator.
Offensive messages may result in expulsion from the course. The following website
offers information on netiquette: Albion Netiquette Website (Links to an external
site.)Links to an external site.

Grading Policy
1. Chapter Exams/Tests: There will be a total of five Chapter Tests during the
semester. Exams will be open book with calculators allowed. For 62.5% of your
grade
2. The final exam will be cumulative. For 37.5% of your grade
3. There are 4 extra credit quizzes

4. Homework: Will not be collected.

5. During the last 15 years I have not given an incomplete for a grade, so do not plan
on getting one.
A grading scale is included:

90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

60-69% D

Below 60% F
MAT 227 Course Outline and Schedule

DATE DAY Reading assignment Home work

8/20/2018 Tue 1.1 Do odd-odd starting with #1

1.2 Do odd-odd starting with #1

1.4 1-37 odd

1-27 odd
1.5
31-39 odd

1.6 1-49 odd

2.1 1-19 odd

2.2 1-9 odd

Chapter 1 and part of chapter 2

8/31/2018 Fri
test

3.1 1-49 odd-odd

3.2 1-25 odd-odd

3.3 1-49 odd-odd

3.5 1-49 odd-odd

3.7 1-9 odd

3.8 1-5 odd

9/14/2018 Fri Chapter 3 test

8.1 1-21 odd-odd

8.2 1-19 odd-odd

8.3 1-33 odd-odd

8.4 1-7 odd

10/12/2018 Fri Chapter 8 test

7.1 1-33 odd-odd

7.2 1-23 odd

7.3 27-39 odd

7.4 1-34 odd-odd

7.5 1-22 odd-odd, 32, 34, 37, 39

7.6 1-12 odd

11/9/2018 Fri Chapter 7 Test

4.1 11-19 odd

4.2 1-27 odd-odd

 5.2 1-21 odd-odd

5.4 1-7 odd

5.5 1-13 odd-odd

5.6 1-9 odd

11/23/2018 Fri Chapter 4 and 5 test

2.4 1-9 odd

2.5 1-9 odd

2.6 1-9 odd

11/30/2018 Fri Final Exam

12/7/2018 Fri class ends

Feedback Policy
A clear feedback policy statement is included to indicate the type and frequency of
feedback that will occur for:

 Chapter test will be graded and returned by email

 Homework questions should be sent to me by email, and will be answers by email
within 24 hours.
 Emails are answered within 24 hours.
 Voicemail will be answered slower than emails since they will require that I see them
on my phone.

Assignment & Exam Expectations

It is important to clearly state how assignments are to be submitted and what is
expected when taking quizzes or exams.
Assignment Submissions:
Homework is not collected, doing it is required to do well on the exams
Exams/Quizzes:
Chapter test and the final exam will be sent to your email address of record and due in
24 hours. Using the drop box is expected.

Helpdesk & Technology Requirements

The chapter test will need to be scanned or use of a digital camera will be needed to
create the file to be placed in the drop box. It is also possible, but very time consuming,
to use the equation editor in Microsoft Word to answer the test questions.
Links to technology requirements for Canvas are provided below:
Basic Computer Specifications: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10721-
67952720328 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Canvas-Supported Browsers: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10720-
67952720329 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Instructions for using Canvas Help:

Click on the Help Button located at the bottom of the Global Navigation Pane to the left.
Use the appropriate links to get information or assistance.

Textbook and Course Materials

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If you are enrolled in an eCompanion, hybrid or restricted course, contact

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correct textbook and course materials information.

ICCOC Student Ethics Statement

It is critical that you read and adhere to the ICCOC Student Ethics Statement found in
the course. As a student, you are agreeing to abide by this policy and will be subject to
disciplinary action, if breached.
Academic Accommodations for Students with
Disabilities
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receive accommodations, students must make a formal request to their college and
must supply documentation from a qualified professional to support that
request. Students, who believe they qualify for academic accommodations, must
contact the Disabilities Services Coordinator at their home college. All discussions
remain confidential.
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