MAT* 286: Differential Equations

4 Credits
(Formerly MATH 201)
An introductory course in differential equations. Solution methods for differential equations including selected first order equations, nth-order equations, and systems of linear equations using matrix techniques, Laplace transforms, and numerical methods. Series techniques for selected linear differential equations including Bessel’s equation will be considered. Computer software and/or graphing calculators will be integrated as appropriate throughout the course. Recommended for science and engineering students.
Prerequisites: “C” or better in MAT* 256 and eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring