MTH244 
Differential Equations

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Section 01

Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Washburn Hall 220


Instructor    Araceli Bonifant  
Office: Lippitt Hall 202G
Phone: 874-4394
Email: bonifant@math.uri.edu

Office Hours:


  • Book: Book: Differential Equations (Fourth Edition) Paul Blanchard, Robert L. Devaney and Glen R. Hall. BROOKS/COLE CENGAGE Learning
    • Download the software that is available with the text you may find it useful.

  • Objective: In this course you will rarely be asked to generate specific formulas for solutions of differential equations. Rather, you will be asked to understand the algorithms that lead to numerical solutions, to interpret the resulting pictures produced by the computer, and to relate these images back to the original application.

    Most students in the past have found this kind of course quite challenging, but lots of fun.

    The rapid pace of the class requires that you spend time every day doing homework, reviewing notes, reading the textbook, and working out extra problems, all in addition to the time spent in class.

  • Grading Policy:


    • Your grade will be determined as follows:

  • 50% two midterm exams (25% each)

  • 30% final exam

  • 20% quizzes



    • Important: There are NO makeup exams in this course.

    The midterm exams will be held on

  • Exam I: March 12, 2015 (Thursday)

  • Exam II: April 23, 2015 (Thursday)



  • For Syllabus and homework assignments, click here



    • Accommodations: Any student with a documented disability is welcome to contact me as early in the semester as possible so that we may arrange reasonable accommodations. As part of this process, please be in touch with Disability Services for Students Office at 330 Memorial Union, 401-874-2098 (http://www.uri.edu/disability/dss/).

    Illness due to flu: The nation is experiencing widespread influenza-like illness. If any of us develop flu-like symptoms, we are being advised to stay home until the fever has subsided for 24 hours. So, if you exhibit such symptoms, please do not come to class. Notify me at 874-4394 or bonifant@uri.edu of your status, and we will communicate through the medium we have established for the class. We will work together to ensure that course instruction and work is completed for the semester.
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