MATH 4200

Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

Covers ordinary differential equations in one and higher dimensions: qualitative, analytic, and numerical methods. Emphasis is on differential equations as models and the implications of the theory for the behavior of the system being modeled and includes an introduction to bifurcations.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: a semester of linear algebra (MATH 2210, MATH 2230, MATH 2310, or MATH 2940) and a semester of multivariable calculus (MATH 2220, MATH 2240, or MATH 1920), or equivalent.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: MAE 5790, MATH 4200, MATH 4210, MATH 5200.

Distribution Category (SMR-AS) (MQL-AG, OPHLS-AG)

Comments Students will be expected to be comfortable writing proofs. More experience with proofs may be gained by first taking a 3000-level MATH course.

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