MATH 850: Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems

Fall Semester 2009

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General Information
Course Description

This course is intended to introduce students discrete and differentiable dynamical systems with an emphasis on the qualitative theory.


Homework Assignments


Disability

Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact the instructor personally at the beginning of the semester to discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate the educational opportunity.

Religious Holiday

Any Student in this course who plans to observe a religious holiday which conflicts with the course schedule or requirements should contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester to discuss alternate accommodations.

Withdrawal Policy

September 10 - Last Day to drop online. The course will be cancelled and not appear on the transcript.
November 16 - Last Day to withdraw from a course with an instructor signature. A grade of WF (withdraw failing) or WP (withdraw passing) will be posted on the transcript.
November 17 - No withdrawals permitted after November 13 through the end of the term.

Misconduct

The scope and content of the material included in this course are defined by the instructor in consultation with the responsible academic unit. While the orderly exchange of ideas, including questions and discussions prompted by lectures, discussion sessions and laboratories, is viewed as normal part of the educational environment, the instructor has the right to limit the scope and duration of these interactions. Students who engage in disruptive behavior, including persisent refusal to observe boundaries defined by the instructor regarding inappropriate talking, discussion, and questions in the classroom or laboratory may be subject to discipline for non-academic misconduct for disruption of teaching or academic misconduct, as defined in the Code of Student rights and responnsibilities (CSSR), Article 22, Section C, and the University Senate rules and Regulations, Section 2.4.6. Article 22 of CSRR also defines potiental sanctions for these types of infractions.

Course Materials

Course materials prepared by the instructor, together with the content of all lectures and review sessions presented by the instructor are the property of the instructor. Video and audio recording of lectures and review sessions without the consent of the instructor is prohibited. On request, the instructor will usually grant permission for students to audio tape lectures, on the condition that these audio tapes are used as a study aid by the individual making the recording. Unless explicit permission is obtained from the instructor, recording of lectures and review sessions may not be modified and must not be transferred or transmitted to any other person, whether or not that inndividual is enrolled in the course.