An introduction to differential equations for students interested in mathematics and sciences - both physical and social sciences. Covers first and higher order equations, linear equations with constant and variable coefficients,series solutions, Laplace transforms, some linear algebra and matrix methods, linear systems. Topics stress not only existence of solutions and the techniques used in finding them, but also the process of mathematical modeling - the process of abstracting a real world problem into an appropriate model. Discusses relevance and history of differential equations.
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Fall 2026 · 4 sections
Sep 8 – Dec 18
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INClass #3955-MAT-234-IN
Days & timeMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Internet)
LocationNot published
InstructorBosler, K
IN notes: Online Course: Students must access CANVAS for this course.
Students are expected to complete examinations IN PERSON on the EDISON CAMPUS on the following dates: Friday October 23, Friday December 11, and Friday December 18. Details about the time and location to be communicated by the course instructor.
01Class #4510-MAT-234-01
Days & timeTuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM Main Hall 122 (Lecture)
LocationMain Hall 122
InstructorBosler, K
02Class #4975-MAT-234-02
Days & timeMonday, Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM Main Hall 107 (Lecture)
LocationMain Hall 107
InstructorNot published
02 notes: Students in this class should expect and be prepared to complete the Final Examination IN-PERSON, on one of the days in the Special Final Examination Schedule, Saturday, Monday, or Tuesday, December 19, 21, or 22, 2026, at a location and in a time block to be determined by the Office of the Registrar and Records.
IN1Class #5292-MAT-234-IN1
Days & timeMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Internet)
LocationNot published
InstructorNot published
IN1 notes: Online Course: Students must access CANVAS for this course
Students in this class should expect and be prepared to complete the Final Examination IN-PERSON, on one of the days in the Special Final Examination Schedule, Saturday, Monday, or Tuesday, December 19, 21, or 22, 2026, at a location and in a time block to be determined by the Office of the Registrar and Records.