California State University Long Beach
Department of Mathematics
Math 370A: Applied Mathematics I Sec 01, # 1658 Fall 2025
Instructor: Farid Faridpak
Scheduled Meeting: MW 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM LA5 – 263 Office: FO3-201
Office Hours: MTWTH 7:30-8:00 AM & TTH 11:00 A.M-12:00 NOON
Email: [Link]@[Link] Phone #: 985-1633
Required Textbook & Supplement: Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 12th Edition,
William E. Boyce and Richard C. DiPrima, Wiley, 2022
Information on Textbook
By default, you are enrolled in CSULB Day 1 Textbook Access (D1TA) program. You will automatically have access
to the above digital package for this course (as well as the digital textbooks required of all other courses you are
registered in) on the first day of class through CSULB Canvas.
Participation in the D1TA program is voluntary. You may opt out by the Add/Drop Without Approval deadline
(September 8, 2025) and receive a refund. You should do so by using the opt-out link in the D1TA module in Canvas.
Once you opt out, you will lose access to all those digital packages and should figure out your own ways to purchase
physical copies of or digital accesses to the required textbooks and homework assignments.
CANVAS: Additional information and course support is available on CANVAS; support includes pertinent
announcements, updated grades, files which include exam reviews & exams solutions and other related documents.
Homework assignments, Exam Reviews Exercises will be submitted to CANVAS. Please check CANVAS periodically
for announcements.
Prerequisites: Math 123 with a minimum grade of C or better
Course Objectives: Differential equation is a beautiful and highly interesting subject within mathematics as well as a
powerful tool in its broad applications to the physical sciences and engineering. Diverse physical processes from
mechanical vibrations and electrical oscillations to chemical mixing are governed by differential equations. Hence, a
proper knowledge of the mathematics and their solutions shed new light and deeper understanding into those physical
processes that cannot be obtained otherwise. This information in turn aids engineers in the analysis and design of the
physical system at hands. In this course, students will learn to write down those governing differential equations,
obtain solutions via analytical and numerical techniques; interpret the solutions to obtain the physical meaning. Upon
successful completion of this course, students will be well prepared to handle the mathematics found in their advance
engineering courses.
Course Description:
Topics that will be covered in this course include first order differential equations, linear second order differential
equations, numerical solution of initial value problems, Laplace transform, matrix algebra, eigenvalues, eigenvectors,
and applications. Not open for credit to mathematics majors.
Grading Criteria:
Description Percent % Grade %
Exam Review Exercises (3) 9 A 90 - 100
Exams (3) 63 B 80 – 89.9
Homework 5 C 70 – 79.9
Comprehensive Final Exam 23 D 60 – 69.9
----------------- F < 60
100%
Attendance Requirements:
Students are expected to attend classes. Class attendance and participation are necessary and important components of
learning that affect all students in the class and are essential to achieving a course’s educational objectives.
Homework: (5% of semester grade)
Homework problems are listed at the end of this syllabus. They will be submitted every two weeks. IT’S DUE ON
SUNDAY @ 11:59 PM EVERY TWO WEEKS. (SUBMIT TO CANVAS ASSIGNMENTS)
I will announce the homework assignments that are due at the end of each week during the class. However, keep in
mind submission of assignments are every 2 weeks.
Grading is based on completion and accuracy. No points will be awarded for answers only. I will randomly select
problems to grade.
LATE HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON.
The exams are based on homework and exam review exercises and class/lecture notes. Therefore, it is important to
DO all the homework problems.
Exam Review Exercises: (9% of semester grade)
A week before each exam, I will post Exam Review Exercises on CANVAS ASSIGNMNETS. They will be
submitted and DUE on Monday of the exam week before the class start. (SUBMIT TO CANVAS ASSIGNMENTS)
I will post the solution to Exam Review Exercises by Monday afternoon of the exam week.
KEEP IN MIND THAT IN ORDER TO DO WELL ON THE EXAMS, YOU MUST ALSO REVIEW HOMEWORK
& CLASS/LECTURE NOTES.
Examinations & Final Exam: (86% of semester grade)
There will be three exams, tentatively scheduled on the Wednesday of week number 4, 9, and 12 of the term.
The exams are based on homework, exam review exercises and class/lecture notes. ALL EXAMS ARE
CLOSED NOTES & CLOSED BOOK. NO CALCULATOR OR ELECTRONIC DEVICE IS ALLOWED
DURING THE EXAMS.
For those students who have only missed 3 or less class sessions, the final exam score will replace the lowest
exam score. If you fail to take any exam including the final, you will receive a zero.
Make Up Policy: Exams cannot be scheduled for an alternate day or time and any missed exams cannot be made up.
In case of emergency, you must contact the instructor, and with the proper documentations, a make-up exam will be
granted.
Cheating/Plagiarism:
Cheating and plagiarism are in violation of the California Administrative Code, Title 5, Section 41301. CSULB has
adopted a specific policy with respect to the violations of this nature (see the Bulletin or Schedule of Classes). Any
students in violation of this code and policy in any assignments or examinations related to this course shall be
subjected to the options specified in the policy statement. This may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the
course or in certain circumstances, being expelled from the University.
Disabilities: Students with disabilities who require reasonable academic accommodations are strongly encouraged to
register with the Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC) Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC) each semester.
Students must submit supporting disability documentation to BMAC and provide faculty of any BMAC verification of
accommodations as early in the semester as possible. BMAC located in the Shakarian Student Success Center, Room
110 and can also be reached by phone at (562) 985-5401 or via email at bmac@[Link]. The policy of the CSU is to
make its programs, services, and activities accessible to students, faculty & staff and general public with disabilities
who visit or attend a campus-sponsored event.
Remarks:
• Students are responsible for all announcements and materials covered during their absence.
• The instructor or office staffs have no power to add or change a class for a student. Only the student can add or
change his/her class by going to MyCSULB or in person at Enrollment Service during the registration period.
• Adobe Scan is a free app that can be utilized for scanning and converting your worksheets into a single
PDF file. It can be used for both Android & iPhone mobile devices. Check the canvas file for instruction
in how to use it. Adobe Scan is my suggested way. You can utilize other methods to send your papers.
• CNSM Zero-Tolerance Policy for Sexual/Gender-Based Harassment
The CNSM is committed to providing a safe and positive learning environment and has established a zero-tolerance policy for any
sexual/gender-based misconduct, including, but not limited to sexual harassment, assault, dating violence, stalking for all faculty, staff, and
students.
o Equity & Diversity for Title IX ([Link]
o CSULB University Police Department ([Link]
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o Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Office ([Link] and
o Student Health Services ([Link]
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• CNSM Statement on Anti-Hate Speech/Promotion of Tolerance
As members of The Beach community, we practice tolerance and denounce hate and prejudice. Our classroom will strive to be a place of mutual
respect where the focus is on learning and student success.
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Refer student concerns to support services and Equity & Diversity;
Intervene appropriately when they see an issue arising;
Support those who may experiencing a Title IX related issue; and
Educate themselves, students, and colleagues about Title IX, campus resources, and sexual misconduct prevention and awareness.
More information regarding Title IX and our campus resources may be found on the Equity & Diversity website.
• Affirmative Consent
The CSU has an Affirmative Consent policy, and is perhaps best understood by watching the following educational video: Consent - It's Simple as Tea
Withdrawal Policy &Important Dates:
Students may drop classes during the first two weeks of classes (until 9/8/2025) and the class will not appear on their
permanent records.
If withdrawing after the second week of instruction, a “W” will appear on the student’s permanent record. Students
should consider the consequences of this action and consult their academic advisor. After the second week of the term,
withdrawals can impact progress towards degree, future course enrollment, and future financial aid eligibility. In
addition, the withdrawal units will be applied to the student's Undergraduate Withdrawal Limit (18 units over the
course of their entire CSULB undergraduate career). Students should also be aware that after the 2nd week of
instruction, class withdrawals are permissible only for serious and compelling reasons. The definition of serious and
compelling reasons as applied by faculty and administrators will be defined more narrowly as the term progresses.
Please be advised that poor academic performance or poor time management is not justification for withdrawing
from classes.
Withdrawal during the final three weeks of instruction is not permitted unless there are circumstances beyond the
student’s control in which a serious personal life situation, illness or accident prevents the student from continuing in
their classes and Incompletes or other arrangements with instructors are not possible. Categorized as a Catastrophic
Withdrawal, such requests require thorough and credible documentation, normally involve withdrawal of all courses
in the term, and are not intended to be made more than once during a student’s academic career. In order to be
considered, requests for Catastrophic Withdrawals require support from the instructor, chairperson of the department
offering the class, and the Dean of the college in which the class is taught. Final approval can only be granted by
Office of the Provost. *Catastrophic Withdrawal may be initiated at any point during the semester, but no later than
the last day of classes in the requested term. For more information, check the link below:
Drops and Withdrawals,
It’s the students’ responsibility to withdraw from the class.
Monday September 8 Withdraw without the “W”
Wednesday November 19 Withdraw with the “W”
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Training and technical assistance specific to Zoom is available via the Zoom Help Center online, or by phone at 888-
799-9666.
If at any time during the course you need general technical assistance, please contact the CSULB Technology Help
Desk online, or by phone at 562-985-4959.
Final Exam Date: MONDAY Dec 15 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The instructor reserves the right to alter policies on this syllabus when necessary. Any changes will be announced
during class meetings well ahead of time.
Tentative schedule
Week Section Topics
Introduction; classification,
1 1.1, 1.3, 2.1 solving first order D.E.
Separable equations and
2 2.2, 2.3 applications of first order D.E.
Exact first order D.E., Euler’s
3 2.6 method
Homogeneous second order
4 3.1-3.3 D.E.; structures of their
solutions
Repeated Roots; applications to
5 3.4, 3.7 Mechanical and Electrical
systems
Higher order D.E.; method of
6 4.2, 3.5, 4.3 undetermined coefficients
Variation of parameters;
7 3.6, 3.8 Applications: Force Vibrations
Introduction to the Laplace
8 6.1, 6.2 Transform
Using Laplace Transform to
9 6.3, 6.4 solve D.E. involving step
functions
Using the Laplace Transform to
10 6.5, 6.6 solve D.E. with delta functions;
convolution
Introduction to systems of D.E.;
11 7.1, 7.2 matrix algebra, elimination,
inverses
Finding determinants,
12 7.3 eigenvalues, eigenvectors
Quadratic forms; solving
13 7.5, 7.6 system of first order D.E. with
constant coefficients
Solving nonhomogeneous
14 7.9 systems of D.E.
Review for Comprehensive
15 Final Exam
TENTATIVE HOMEWORK LIST
Section 1.3 # 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10
Section 2.1 # 3c, 5c, 7c, 9c, 11c
Section 2.2 # 1, 2, 5, 11a, 13a, 15a
Section 2.3 # 1, 3a, 5ab, 16ab, 20ab
Section 2.6 # 1, 3, 5, 7, 10
---------------------------------EXAM # 1--------------------------------------------
Section 3.1 # 2, 4, 8, 9, 13
Section 3.2 # 1, 2, 3, 11, 14
Section 3.3 # 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17a, 19
Section 3.4 # 1, 2, 3, 7, 10, 11,18, 19, 20, 21
Section 3.7 # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Section 3.5 # 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16a
Section 3.6 # 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13
Section 3.8 # 4, 5ab, 7a
Section 4.2 # 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 20
--------------------------------EXAM # 2 ------------------------------------------------
Section 6.1 # 4b, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17
Section 6.2 # 1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 16
Section 6.3 # 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15
Section 6.4 # 1b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 7b
Section 6.5 # 1a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 7a
Section 6.6 # 4, 5, 7, 9
-------------------------------EXAM # 3 -----------------------------------------------
Section 7.1 # 1, 2, 3, 4
Section 7.2 # 1-13odd, 16c, 17, 19
Section 7.3 # 1, 2, 3, 14, 16, 17, 19
Section 7.5 # 1b, 3b, 7, 8, 10, 11
Section 7.6 # 1b, 2b, 5, 7, 8
Section 7.9 # 1, 3, 5, 8