Mercer County Community College  Liberal Arts Division    Prof. PORTER

MAT 252 Differential Equations                                                      TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE

Catalog Description:  Topics include solutions of ordinary differential equations, solving linear differential equations of higher order using differential operators, methods of undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters. Strong emphasis on solving differential equations using the Laplace transform, Cauchy-Euler equation, infinite series, and matrix methods. Applications to geometry and physical science are discussed.

Required Materials: ............................................................................Prerequisites:         MAT152 with minimum C grade

Text: A First Course in Differential Equations, the Classic Fifth Edition, 5th Ed. By Dennis G. Zill, Brooks/Cole.

ISBN is 978-0-534-37388-7

A graphing calculator is required. A TI-83 will be used by the instructor. A comparable model strongly recommended for the student. TI-89 and higher models are not permitted. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Instructor

E-mail: porterr@mccc.edu 

Office: LA 129 

Office Hours (see webpage)
Contact Info:

Web Page:    http://www.mccc.edu/~porterr

Phone:616-2841

Grading: “No make-up exams! The Final will used to calculate grades for valid excuses.”

Assignments

15%

Tests

60%

Final**

25%

Total

100%

**Must Receive a 50% on Final to pass course!**

 Topics:

  • 93%-100%........A
  • 90%-92%..........A-
  • 87%-89%..........B+      A curve may be applied
  • 83%-86%..........B        to low exam grades, but
  • 80%-83%..........B-       not to high exams.
  • 77%-79%..........C+
  • 70%-76%..........C
  • 60%-69.5%.......D
  • <59.5%.............F
Please show ALL your own work for full credit- even when using a calculator.