MTH 256 - Differential Equations

5 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MTH 252Z or permission of Instructor

Recommended Prerequisite(s):

MTH 253Z

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

Course Meeting Hours Type: Lecture
Course meeting hours minimum: 40
Course meeting hours standard: 44
Course meeting hours maximum: 48

Other Course Meeting Hours Type: Lecture/Lab
Other course meeting hours minimum: 20
Other course meeting hours standard: 22
Other course meeting hours maximum: 24

ACTI Code, Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate