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\centerline{\bf EMERGING SCHOLARS PROGRAM}
\centerline{Math 210, Spring 1997}
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Instructor: Michael C. Oehrtman

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Office: RLM 10.108

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\+Student Assistants: & Sharon Lozano and Gillian Saenz\cr

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The Differential Equations Workshop for the Emerging Scholars Program,
Math 210, is attached to Dr. Palka's regular 427K Differential
Equations class.  Since the workshop will take the place of the
regular discussion sections for you, we will use some workshop time to
take care of the regular business of a discussion section.  However,
the main goal of the workshop is, as you know, to enrich your
mathematics experience in a way which is not possible with the format
and expectations of the traditional discussion section.  To this end
we will be asking much more of you as an emerging scholar.

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There will be three requirements for you to earn credit for the ESP
workshop: homework, class participation, and a project.  

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The homework will consist of all assignments given by Dr. Palka and
occassional assignments given in the ESP workshop.  You are expected
to have your homework completed when you come into class, and it will
be turned in at the beginning of class.  Make every effort to get the
homework done before class!  Call your friends, call the instructor
(me) and the assistants.  If you don't get a problem on an assignment
(this happens, don't worry), ask about it at the beginning of class so
we can clear it up right away.  A minimum of 70% average is required
for credit, but you should consistently be making above an 80% on the
homework if you wish to do well in Differential Equations.

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Participation in the workshop is very important!  If for some reason
you can not make a workshop, we would like to know in advance.  If
this is not possible, the next best thing is to send a message to
class with a friend.  In any case, you will be expected to complete
the worksheet for the missed day.  Everyone should strive to miss no
more than three classes the whole semester.  This does not constitute
a formal policy.  We will try to be flexible and encourage a relaxed
atmosphere, however, we believe that consistent attendance is
definitely integral to your success in 427K and we will be taking note
of your attendance.  Of course, participation goes far beyond being
physically present.  We will spend most of our time working in groups,
and the success of the entire class depends greatly on your input.

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Besides attendance and homework, a project will be required of you to
earn your two credit hours.  The project will involve the analysis of
a differential equation (or system of equations) that comes from a
problem in your area of study.  You will write a paper including 1) a
description the problem, 2) solution of the equations (possibly
including numerical approximation or qualitative analysis), and 3) an
interpretation of your results.  The topic for your project must be
approved by me before Friday, March 7.

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Finally, we are working WITH you in this program.  We hope that you
feel free to voice any questions, suggestions, and criticisms.
Remember, the goal is to have some fun and REALLY LEARN DIFFERENTIAL
EQUATIONS. 

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