To provide students with a knowledge of differential equations sufficient for them to understand science courses which use them.
To give students the skills to solve common differential equations in engineering and science textbooks.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
Solve systems of linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients.
Solve well-known second order equations with variable coefficients in scientific applications.
Solve certain first order non-linear differential equations.
Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures
6
Tutorials
0
Laboratories
0
Seminars
0
Independent Learning Time
69
Total
75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
Indicative Syllabus
Assessment
Continuous Assessment
0%
Examination Weight
100%
Indicative Reading List
E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Son.