Math 3C - FALL, 2000	Syllabus

[S] Math 3C Reader by J. Stopple
[KA] "Introductory Differential Equations" by J. Kostelich and
     D. Armbruster

We will roughly proceed following the schedule below:

3 lectures: ([S] Chap. 1) Functions of two variables
1 lecture:  ([KA] Sec. 1.1) What is a differential equation?
2 lectures: ([KA] Sec. 1.2) Qualitative Analysis of Solutions
2 lectures: ([KA] Sec. 1.3) Autonomous Equations and Equilibrium Solutions
2 lectures: ([KA] Sec. 1.4) Euler's Method
2 lectures: ([KA] Sec. 1.5) Separation of Variables

Midterm I: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000 in class

2 lectures: ([KA] Sec. 2.1 & 2.2) Exponential Growth
2 lectures: ([KA] Sec. 2.3) The Nonautonomous Case
1 lecture:  ([KA] Sec. 2.4) Uncertainty and Predictability
1 lecture:  (Handout) Linearization of Nonlinear Equations
2 lectures: ([KA] Chap. 3) Fundamental theory

Midterm II: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000 in class

6 lectures: ([S] Chap. 2) Series