This course introduces first order differential equations, linear differential equations, numerical methods and applications. This course is primarily for the student in mathem atics, engineering, the scienc es and other areas requiring strong mathematical backgrounds. The purpose is to give the student a basic understanding of the techniques for solving ordinary differential equations.

Prerequisite: MTH 174 - "Calculus with Analytic Geometry II" or equivalent.

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

1. display a working knowledge of the terminology of differential equations,
2. solve first order differentia l equations using standard techniques,
3. solve homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear diffe rential equations with constant coefficients,
4. solve systems of linear diffe rential equations using eigenvalues,
5. solve applied problems such as growth and dec ay, oscillatory motion, and electric circuits.

In addition to the text book & software information found on the ELI bookstore site, you will also use a number of free, online resources. More information about these sites will be available in the Blackboard course site.

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

*You will be required to attend a number of online synchronous meetings using Blackboard Instant Messenger.

Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass the comprehensive final exam in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

There are 2 exams in this course.

Last Updated: October 23, 2013