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Course Description: This course gives an introduction to the principal ideas, applications, and techniques of differential equations. Topics include: First order equations, second order equations, linear equations, Laplace transforms, Fourier series, and separation of variables.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Math 210.


Textbook: Fundamentals of Differential Equations, 6th Edition by Nagle, Saff & Snider, Addison-Wesley

The publisher maintains an extensive web site with many resources for students, including all of the from the interactive differential equations CD in Java. There are also some numerical analysis programs.


Disabilities: Students with disabilities who require accommodations for access and participation in this course must be registered with the Office of Disability Services (ODS). Please contact ODS at 312/413-2103 (voice) or 312/413-0123 (TTY).


Academic Integrity: Students are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the University's policy on academic integrity. See page 56 of the 2001-2003 Undergraduate Catalog. The University has instituted serious penalties for academic dishonesty. We have encouraged you to work with your classmates on homework. Regarding homework, quizzes, hour exams, and the final examination: Copying work to be submitted for grade, or allowing your work to be submitted for grade to be copied, is considered academic dishonesty.