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2010/11 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MATH1970 Differential Equations
10 creditsClass Size: 200
Module manager: Professor S Falle
Email: sam@maths.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2010/11
Pre-requisites
| MATH1960 | Calculus |
This module is mutually exclusive with
| MATH1400 | Modelling with Differential Equations |
| MATH1410 | Modelling Force and Motion |
| MATH1460 | Mathematics for Geophysical Sciences 1 |
| MATH1932 | Calculus, ODEs and Several-Variable Calculus |
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
Differential equations provide a powerful mathematical method for modelling physical, chemical and biological phenomena. This introduction to the theory of differential equations cover basic methods for solving ordinary differential equations, that is, equations in which the functions depend on a single variable.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:a) solve a variety of first-and second-order differential equations
b) derive and solve ODEs arising from applications.
Syllabus
1. Introduction. Basic definitions, examples. Geometrical interpretation. Graphical and numerical solutions.
2. First order ordinary differential equations: Linear equations, separable equations. Homogeneous equations, Bernoulli equation. Change of variables. Exact equations.
3. Second order linear ordinary differential equations. Equations with constant coefficients. equations with non-constant coefficients. Homogeneous equations: principle of superposition, solution space, basis, Wronskians, Abel's identity. Method of reduction of order. Inhomogeneous equations, methods of undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters.
4. Systems of linear ordinary differential equations: Homogeneous solutions. Fundamental solution matrix. Wronskians. Inhomogeneous systems. Variation of parameters.
5. Phase plane methods: Introduction. Critical points. Stability. Matrix exponential.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Tutorial | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Private study hours | 73.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Regular example sheets.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | . | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 01/04/2011
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