Spring 2018

Differential Equations

Listed in: Mathematics and Statistics, as MATH-260

Formerly listed as: MATH-20

Faculty

Yongheng Zhang (Section 01)

Description

The study of differential equations is an important part of mathematics that involves many topics, both theoretical and practical. The course will cover first- and second-order ordinary differential equations, basic theorems concerning existence and uniqueness of solutions and continuous dependence on parameters, long-term behavior of solutions and approximate solutions.  The focus of the course will be on connecting the theoretical aspects of differential equations with real-world applications from physics, biology, chemistry, and engineering.  Four class hours per week.

Requisite: MATH 211 or consent of the instructor. Limited to 25 students. Spring semester. Visiting Professor Zhang.

If Overenrolled: Preference to seniors and mathematics majors.

Cost: $188 ?

MATH 260 - LEC

Section 01
M 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 207
W 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 207
F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 207

MATH 260 - DIS

Section 01
Th 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 207

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, 2nd edition Westview Press Steven Strogatz TBD

Offerings

Other years: Offered in Spring 2009, Spring 2011, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2024