Catalog Description: Homogeneous and inhomogeneous linear differential equations; systems of linear differential equations; solution with power series and Laplace transforms; partial differential equations and Fourier series. May not be taken for credit in addition to the equivalent MAT 303.
Prerequisite: AMS 161 or MAT 127 or 132 or 142 or 171
4 credits
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Textbook: (1) Calculus IV with Many Examples, Eleventh Edition, Copley Custom Textbooks, Y. Deng; ISBN: 9781581526653
(2)
Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, Fourth Edition, Penny and Edwards, Prentice-Hall; ISBN: 9780131561076
1. Exact methods and homogeneous linear differential equations -- 6 classes
2. Methods of approximate solution of differential equations –- 6 classes
3. Nonhomogeneous linear differential equations –- 6 classes.
4. Systems of linear differential equations and matrices -- 6 classes
5. Solutions with Laplace transforms –- 6 classes.
6. Solutions with power series and special functions -- 4 classes
7. Partial differential equations and separation of variables – 4 classes.
8. Examinations and Review – 4 classes.