MTH 481- 581: MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS
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Instructor: Malgorzata Peszynska
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Class: MWF 9:00-9:50 MLM 234

Course information: Credits: 3.00.
Course content:
  • Series solutions of ordinary differential equations near ordinary and regular singular points
  • Linear and nonlinear systems of ordinary differential equations
  • (Elementary) stability theory for systems
Additional topics such as boundary value problems, and applications, will be developed as time permits.

Student preparation: good background in differential equations (MTH 256 or equivalent is required)
Exams: There will be two exams: an in-class midterm in week 4 (Friday October 24) and a Final Exam. Each exam will count as 30% of the grade.
Final Exam information: please complete the Final Problem set and bring it to my office by 4:00pm Monday afternoon.
Grading: Homework will count as 40% of the grade and will be assigned (almost always) weekly.
Textbook and materials:

Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems
William E. Boyce, Richard DiPrima
10th Edition, Wiley

Course Learning Outcomes:
A successful student who completed MTH 481 will be able to
  • Apply methods of series solutions to selected differential equations
  • Solve initial value problems for linear systems of ODEs
  • Follow the basics of stability theory for nonlinear systems.
A successful student who completed MTH 581 will be able to
  • Construct and analyze series solutions to selected differential equations
  • Solve initial value problems for linear systems of ODEs
  • Explain the basics of stability theory for nonlinear systems; apply it to selected examples.
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