MA26200 FALL 2022 COURSE SYLLABUS

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION COMMON TO ALL MA26200 SECTIONS

YOUR PROFESSOR MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR PARTICULAR

Course Information

4. Instructors: Professors Johnny Brown, Louis de Branges de Bourcia, Peijun Li and Antônio Sá Barreto

5. All lectures and recitations will be in person. Some lectures may be boilercast for the convenience of the students, but there will be no online instruction per se in MA262 during the fall 2022.

Instructors Contact Information

• Professor Peijun Li

• Professor Antônio Sá Barreto (please do not leave phone messages, he will not get them.)

Learning Resources, Technology & Texts

• We recommend that students should buy a MyLab access code is when they access it from their recitation Brightspace page. That way they know they are buying the correct code.

• Students get a two-week grace period at the beginning of the semester. After the grace period expires, they have to buy access to MyLab.

Learning Outcomes

2. Learn how to solve systems of linear equations. 

3. Learn the basic properties of determinants. 

8. Learn about the applications of differential equations to mechanical, physical, and biological models.

9. Learn the theory of eigenvalues and eigenvectors and how it applies to systems of differential equations. 

Assignments

Online Homework

• Students will get a score of zero on homework they did not attempt to do.

• Students who want to appeal a homework score due to possible computer error should contact their TA.

Quizzes:

Exams:

• There will be two multiple-choice midterm exams and one multiple-choice final exam all in person. There will be no online exams in the fall 2022.

• Exams will be computer graded.

• No exam grades will be dropped.

Grading Scale:

• A+: 570 – 600

• B-: 420 – 449

• C+: 390- 419

• No D minus in MA262

• F: 269 or below

Attendance:

1. Anticipated absences: When conflicts or absences can be anticipated, such as for many University-sponsored activities and religious observations, the student should inform the instructor of the situation as far in advance as possible.

2. For other absences such as Grief/Bereavement, Military Service, Jury Duty and Parenting Leave, please consult Purdue’s attendance policy

Attendance Policy during COVID-19

Academic Guidance in the Event Students are Quarantined/Isolated

Academic Integrity

2. Students are encouraged to discuss homework problems with other students, faculty and TAs. They may consult their textbook and use calculators while they do their homework.

The two midterms and the final exam will be in person:

There will be one quiz per week (with the exception of the first week and exam weeks) during recitation.

1. Quizzes will be hand graded by the TA.

Course Schedule:

The following lectures will be covered on different days by different instructors. Your instructor will give you more precise information.

TEXT: Differential Equations & Linear Algebra, 4th edition, by Edwards, Penney, and Calvis, published by Pearson

Sec 1.4 (Separable Equations and Applications)

Sec 1.5 (Linear First-Order Equations)

Sec 2.2 (Equilibrium Solutions and Stability)

Sec 2.4 (Numerical Approximation: Euler’s Method)

Sec 3.5 (Inverse of Matrices)

Sec 3.6 (Determinants)

Sec 4.5 (Row and Column Spaces)

Sec 5.1 (Introduction: Second-Order Linear Equations)

Sec 5.5 (Non-hom Eqns and Undetermined Coefficients)

Sec 5.5 (Non-hom Eqns and Variation of parameters)

Sec 7.6 (Multiple Eigenvalue Solutions)

Sec 7.4 (A Gallery of Solutions Curves of Linear Systems)

Important Dates:

3. Midterm Exam 1- October 6^th, 8:00 to 9:00 P.M.

4. October Break, Mon. & Tues., Oct. 10-11

9. Final Exams, Mon.-Sat., Dec 12-17 (to be scheduled by Purdue).

10. Grades due by 5 p.m. Tues., Dec. 20

Accessibility

Classroom Guidance Regarding Protect Purdue

Students who are not engaging in these behaviors (e.g., wearing a mask) will be offered the opportunity to comply. If non-compliance continues, possible results include instructors asking the student to leave class and instructors dismissing the whole class. Students who do not comply with the required health behaviors are violating the University Code of Conduct and will be reported to the Dean of Students Office with sanctions ranging from educational requirements to dismissal from the university.

Any student who has substantial reason to believe that another person in a campus room (e.g., classroom) is threatening the safety of others by not complying (e.g., not wearing a mask) may leave the room without consequence. The student is encouraged to report the behavior to and discuss next steps with their instructor. Students also have the option of reporting the behavior to the Office of the Student Rights and Responsibilities. See also Purdue University Bill of Student Rights.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Mental Health Statement

If you find yourself struggling to find a healthy balance between academics, social life, stress, etc. sign up for free one-on-one virtual or in-person sessions with a Purdue Wellness Coach at RecWell. Student coaches can help you navigate through barriers and challenges toward your goals throughout the semester. Sign up is completely free and can be done on BoilerConnect. If you have any questions, please contact Purdue Wellness at evans240@purdue.edu.

If you’re struggling and need mental health services: Purdue University is committed to advancing the mental health and well-being of its students. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and/or in need of mental health support, services are available. For help, such individuals should contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 765-494-6995 during and after hours, on weekends and holidays, or by going to the CAPS office of the second floor of the Purdue University Student Health Center (PUSH) during business hours.

Emergency Preparation

3. Emergency preparedness is your personal responsibility. Purdue University is actively preparing for natural disasters or human-caused incidents with the ultimate goal of maintaining a safe and secure campus. Let’s review the following procedure

   • For any emergency text or call 911.

   • If we are notified of a Shelter in Place requirement for an active threat such as a shooting, we will shelter in a room that is securable preferably without windows.

   • (NOTE: Each building will have different evacuation & shelter locations. The specific Building Emergency Plan will provide specific locations and procedures)