Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems

Catalog description

A first course on the modern study of differential equations including mathematical modeling and numerical solutions. Topics include the formulation of differential equations and interpretation of solutions, first-order linear and separable equations, second order equations, a dynamical systems approach to linear and nonlinear first order systems, and an introduction to numerical approximation and visualization of solutions in a modern programming language. Applications and modeling of real-world phenomena will be integrated throughout. Prerequisite: grade of "C" or better in MTH 308 , or grade of "C" or better in MTH 309 and CS 120 . Offered Fall.