MATH-235 Differential Equations with Honors

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Course Information

MATH235:Differential Equations - Classical techniques for first and higher order equations and systems of equations. Laplace transforms. Phase plane and stability analysis of non-linear equations and systems. Applications to physics, mechanics, electrical engineering, and environmental sciences.

Prerequisite: Instructor Consent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

Instructor Information

Instructor : Scott Strong

Office : Chauvenet Hall 278

Office Phone : 303.384.2446

email : math325.spring2008@gmail.com

Course Calander

Classes Begin : Janurary 9th, 2008

Meeting Days : Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Meeting Time : 8:00am-8:50am

Meeting Location : Meyer Hall 353

Class Holidays :

    Feburary 18th, 2008 - Presidents Day
    March 10th-14th, 2008 - Spring Break
    April 3rd-5th, 2008 - Engineering Days

Classes End : May 9th, 2008

Textbook Information

Textbook : Differential Equations - P. Blanchard, R. Devaney, and G. Hall, (PWS, Boston: 1996) ISBN 0-534-95004-3

    Second edition errata.
    Google Books Third Edition

Textbook Website : The Boston University - Ordinary Differential Equations Project

Publishers Website : Blanchard, Devaney, Hall Companion Site

Course Links

This section contains relevant internet resources for the course.

Reference

Wikipedia Links

    Dynamical System (overview)
    Dynamical System (mathematical formalism)
    Determinism

Mathworld Links

    Dynamical System

Interactive Resources

    Text Software : BDH
    BU DE Project : Animations