MATH 225 Ordinary Differential Equations Units: 3.00
An introduction to solving ordinary differential equations. Topics include first order differential equations, linear differential equations with constant coefficients, Laplace transforms, and systems of linear equations.
NOTE Some knowledge of linear algebra is assumed.
NOTE Some knowledge of linear algebra is assumed.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 12 Tutorial, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite MATH 120 or MATH 121 or MATH 124 or MATH 126.
Exclusion MATH 231.
Equivalency MATH 232/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Model a mass-spring-damper system or RLC circuit using differential equations.
- Model interconnected fluid reservoirs using differential equations.
- Solve basic initial value problems.
- Solve linear constant coefficient differential equations.
- Use the Laplace transform to solve differential equations.