EPGY Differential Equations M045

  • Linear, Separable, and Exact Equations
  • Existence and Uniqueness Theorems
  • Difference Equations
  • Basic Theory of First, Second and Higher Order Homogeneous and Non-Homogeneous Equations
  • Variation of Parameters
  • Undetermined Coefficients
  • Series Solutions
  • Laplace Transform
  • Systems of Equations
Course Text

Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems
, 6th ed., by Boyce and DiPrima, ISBN#0-471-08955-9
The EPGY Differential Equations course presents basic techniques and methods for solving ordinary differential equations, covering many if not all of the topics found in most first-quarter college courses in differential equations. Emphasis is placed on understanding the general properties of solutions, as well as the fundamental structure of solution sets. This course provides a central foundation upon which many areas of both pure and applied mathematics are built. In addition, a basic understanding of ordinary differential equations and their solutions is particularly useful for students planning to study physics, chemistry, economics engineering, biology, and many other of the sciences. (5 units)


Lectures

A sample lecture screen from Differential Equations. Audio is accompanied by graphical displays.
The course is divided into several lessons, most of which begin with a lecture presented as digitized audio accompanied by formatted text.

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Exercises and Homework

After each lecture students are given problems to work, some of which are to be written up and handed in. Each week students send their exercises to the instructor to be graded. The instructor keeps detailed student records and identifies special problem areas.


Exams

The course has a "take-home" midterm and final examination, which are sent to the student by the tutor. The course grade is largely based on the final exam grade.


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