MTH 256 - Differential Equations

5 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MTH 252 or permission of Instructor.

Recommended Prerequisite(s):

MTH 253

Course Description: First course in ordinary differential equations for science, mathematics, and engineering students. Includes first order differential equations, linear second order differential equations, and higher order linear differential equations with applications. Additional topics include Laplace transforms, series solutions of linear differential equations, and systems of differential equations with applications. A graphing calculator is required (the TI-83, TI-84 or TI-92 graphing calculator are recommended).

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate how to model differential equations with direction fields.
CLO#2: Solve separable, linear, first, and second order differentiable equations. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy & Reasoning)
CLO#3: Model various natural phenomena with differential equations

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
LECTURE PORTION: A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.
LECTURE/LAB PORTION: A required state minimum of (20) and a standard RCC delivery of (22) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (24) hours per term.