Math 309 Linear Analysis
MWF 10:30-11:20, Loew Hall 205
Spring 2008
Matthew Ballard

Course Outline  Systems of ordinary differential equations, Fourier series, and introduction to partial differential equations.

Text  Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, Boyce & Diprima 8th Edition.

Useful Information and Handouts

Homework  Homework is assigned on Mondays and due the following Monday.

Quizzes  There will be two quizzes: one on April 11 and one on May 9. You will be split into ten groups. Each group will turn in a single quiz. No books or other aids are allowed.

Midterm exams  There will be two midterm exams: one on April 25 and one on May 23. Exam one covers systems of linear ordinary differential equations. Exam two covers Fourier series and the heat equation. A single 8 x 11 sheet of notes is the only aid allowed. You will be required to have a photo ID for the exams.

Final exam  The final exam will take place June 9 8:30-10:20 in Loew Hall 205. The final exam is cumulative. A single 8 x 11 sheet of notes is the only aid allowed. You will be required to have a photo ID for the final exam.

Grades  Your grades will be based on a system of 500 points: homework is worth 70, quizzes are worth 80, midterm exams are worth 200, and the final exam is worth 150.

Contact Information

            Matthew Ballard
            Padelford C-132
            ballard(at)math.washington.edu
            Office Hours: Wednesday 11:30-12:20, 1:30-2:20

 

Last Modified 03/28/2008