MA205A: Differential Equations I (Fall 2020)

Calendar Description

First order differential equations; linear differential equations of second and higher order; methods of undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters; Laplace transforms; power series solutions.

Prerequisites

MA101 or MA103.

Instructor

Dr Cristina Stoica
E: cstoica@wlu.ca

Lectures

Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Lab Coordinator

Trevor Saunderson
Email: tsaunderson@wlu.ca

Textbook

William F. Trench: Elementary Differential Equations, Free textbook downloadable at:
https://digitalcommons.trinity.edu/mono/8/

Solution Manual: The solutions manual may be downloaded at

https://digitalcommons.trinity.edu/mono/10/

Calculators

Students may only use the approved scientific calculator, Casio FX-300MS Plus, on course tests and the final examination. No other calculator is allowed. It is available for purchase at the campus bookstore.

MyLearningSpace

Materials related to this course and the full course outline will be posted on the MA205 MyLearningSpace website. You are responsible for checking here on a regular basis for important announcements.

Evaluation

A final mark out of 100 will be calculated as follows:

• Laboratories: 20%
• WeBWork: 10%
• Tests (Sept 24, Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 3, Nov 17, Dec 1, at the end of the lectures): 40%
• Final exam (2.5 hours; exact date, time and location to be announced): 30%

The final mark will be reported as a letter grade in accordance with the conversion table of the current undergraduate calendar.

This document is a summary of the course outline for MA205 and is provided for the convenience of students.