MATH 3230

Introduction to Differential Equations

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

A brief one-semester introduction to the theory and techniques of both ordinary and partial differential equations. Topics for ordinary differential equations may include initial-value and two-point boundary value problems, the basic existence and uniqueness theorems, continuous dependence on data, stability of fix-points, numerical methods, special functions. Topics for partial differential equations may include the Poisson, heat and wave equations, boundary and initial-boundary value problems, maximum principles, continuous dependence on data, separation of variables, Fourier series, Green's functions, numerical methods, transform methods.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: multivariable calculus and linear algebra (e.g., MATH 2210-MATH 2220, MATH 2230-MATH 2240, or MATH 1920 and MATH 2940), or permission of instructor.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will not receive credit for both MATH 3230 and MATH 4280.

Distribution Category (MQR-AS, SMR-AS)

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