Course Description: Analytical Methods IV. 4 hrs. Advanced Mathematical Topics (Differential equations and linear algebra). (PR: IST 230 or permission)

Required Materials: Farlow/Hall/McDill/West. Differential Equations & Linear Algebra.  Prentice Hall.  2002.

Meeting Times:  MWF 12:00-12:50 SH 509, T 11:00-11:50 ML 119

Instructor: Dr. J. Silver

Telephone: 696-3044

Email: silver@marshall.edu

Homepage: http://webpages.marshall.edu/~silver

Office: Smith Hall 717

Office Hours: MWF 3:30-5:00, TR 11:00-12:00

Grading Policy: Grades will be figured on a percentage basis with each exam, homework, and lab grades counted equally. There will be three exams. Homework is due no later than 4 PM on the second class day after it is given, and no excuses are accepted for late homework.  The lowest six homework grades will be dropped.  Labwork is due no later than 5 PM one week after is is given (the next lab day.  The lowest lab score will be dropped.  

90 – 100% = A

80 – 89% = B

70 - 79% = C

60 - 69% = D

0 - 59% = F

Attendance Policy: Attendance will be taken daily by collecting homework. Borderline grades will be determined by class attendance.

Exams: Tests will be given as scheduled in the syllabus. If it is necessary to change the date of an exam, two class day’s notification will be given. If you are unable to take an exam due to unavoidable circumstances (e.g. illness, death in the family, accidents), you must contact me prior to the exam time and furnish written verification of the excuse in order to take a make-up test.

Important Dates: Last day to register – Friday, January 12

Last day to drop a course – Friday, March 16

Last day to withdraw from the university – Friday, April 27