Differential Equations

Spring 2022

Differential Equations

Listed in: Mathematics and Statistics, as MATH-260

Formerly listed as: MATH-20

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Faculty

Amanda L. Folsom (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. Four class hours per week.

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

Expectations

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Problem sets, Use of computational software, In-class and take-home exams, May include quizzes, group projects, or individual project with written report and presentation. Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.

If Overenrolled: Preference to seniors and mathematics majors.

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

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	Price
9780321288356	Elementary Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems (Kohler/Johnson)	Pearson	Kohler, Werner - Johnson, Lee		From $17.73-$169.25

Offerings

2022-23: Offered in Spring 2023
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, Fall 2023