Mathematics: Ordinary Diffrntl Equation

Solutions of linear ordinary differential equations, the Laplace transformation, and series solutions of differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 2248. Corequisite: MATH 2522 or MATH 2544. Credit not granted for more than one of the courses MATH 3230 or MATH 3201.

Prereqs enforced by the system: MATH 2248; Coreq: MATH 2522 or 2544; Open to Degree and PACE students

This course covers classical results on analytically solving ordinary differential equations. Topics include: first order differential equations (linear equations, separable equations, exact equations, substitution methods, and etc), second order linear equations, the Laplace transform, systems of first order linear equations, and series solutions of linear equations. Some applications to physics and engineering will also be covered.

This course is in lecture format. Homework will be assigned for almost every class. Students should have knowledge of calculus I, II and III (differential, integral and multi-variable calculus) before taking this class. Knowledge of linear algebra is also needed, but linear algebra can be a corequisite. The required textbook for the course is the Zill textbook from Cengage: ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATH W/STUD SOL MNL/WEBASSIGN, 7th ED, 9781284282689.

Grades are based on midterm and final exams, quizzes, and online homework.