David M. McClendon Professor
Department of Mathematics
Ferris State University
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126: Algebra / Trig 2
130: Precalculus
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322: Linear Algebra
324: Proofs
330: Differential Equations
414: Probability
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417: Exam P Prep
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430: Real Analysis
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MATH 330 (Differential Equations)


 Recent syllabi and course calendars


Fall 2023 syllabus [pdf]
Fall 2023 calendar [pdf]


 Course documents


Lecture notes (2024 version) [pdf]
Old exams [pdf]
A quick review of calculus [pdf]


 Mathematica information and files


Students:  purchase your copy of Mathematica by clicking here.
General Mathematica reference (more information is in Appendix B of my lecture notes):
     Some general information about Mathematica [pdf]
      My calculus quick reference guide for Mathematica [pdf]
      Guide to functions, plots and graphics in Mathematica [nb - right-click and save to your machine]

Mathematica code particularly useful in MATH 330:
     slopefields.nb (code for plotting slope fields and stream lines)
     eulermethod.nb (code for Euler's method)
     chapter1applications.nb (code for examples in Section 2.6 in the lecture notes)
     eulermethodsystems.nb (code for Euler's method for 2x2 and 3x3 systems)
     phaseplanes.nb (code for plotting phase planes of 2x2 systems)
     doublependulum.nb (simulations for the double pendulum)


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Academic Support Center (information about tutoring at FSU)
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Khan Academy (online math videos)

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FSU Math and Actuarial Science Club
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FSU chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma