MATH 3720 - Differential Equations

Goals: To learn to determine both the qualitative and quantitative properties of those functions which satisfy ordinary differential equations, using both analytic and numerical techniques.

Content: Analytic methods of solution, numeric methods of solution, linear differential equations, series solutions, the Laplace transform, systems of differential equations, initial and boundary value problems, existence theory and applications.

Taught: Spring term, alternate years

Prerequisite: MATH 1180, grade of C- or higher

Credits: 4