Teaching Plan

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRIK

UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA

DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
BEKA 2333
1.

SEMESTER 1

SESSION 2014/2015

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
1 Solve second order linear differential equations with constant coefficients by using method of Undetermined Coefficient and
method of Variation of Parameters. (PO1)
2 Solve linear differential equations with constant coefficients by the Laplace Transform method.(PO1)
3 Find the Fourier series of a periodic function. (PO1)
4 Solve partial differential equations using the separation of variable method.(PO1)
5 Develop some experience in the implementation of differential equations using appropriate method in solving engineering
problems. (PO1).

2.

Synopsis
This subject consists of 5 chapters: Introduction of ordinary and partial differential equations, second order linear differential
equation with constant coefficients, Laplace Transform, Fourier Series and Partial Differential Equations. The syllabuses are
developed based on these three different stages which is exposing the learners on the fundamental concept of differential
equation, various techniques to solve different type of differential equation and lastly, apply the various solving techniques to
the learners engineering problem.

3. Pre requisite
BEKA 1123 ALGEBRA & CALCULUS
4. References
[1] Dennis G. Zill & Micheal R. Cullen (2005). Differential Equations with Boundary-Value Problems, Sixth Edition. Thomson
Learning, Inc.
[2] C.. Henry Edwards & David E. Penney (2008). Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, Fourth Edition. Pearson
Inc. Michael R. Cullen ,Differential equations with boundary-value problems , Cengage,2009
Dennis G. Zill,
[3] Education
[4] R. Kent Nagle, Edward B. Saff and Arthur David Snider, Fundamentals of Differential Equations and Boundary Value
Problems, Pearson Education Inc., 5th Edition, 2008.
[5] Muzalna Mohd Jusoh et. al. (2010), Differential Equations, Penerbit UTeM.

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Subject Implementations
Lectures - 3 hours per week for 14 weeks (Total = 42 hours)
Tutorials - 1 hour per week for a total of 4 - 6 weeks (Total = 4 to 6 hours)

6.

Subject Evaluations
Assessment*
Quiz

Marks
10%

Test 1
Test 2
Assignment
Final Examination
Total

15%
15%
10%
50%
100%

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Detail Syllabus and Delivery Planning

Date Modified:

Note: 1. Tutorial sessions (1h): 4 to 6 weeks throughout the semester

2. Test 1 (Week 6-8); Test 2 (Week 10-12)

Week

Contents

8/9/2014

Ref.

Chapter 1: Introduction
The Classification of Differential Equation

o Ordinary and Partial Differential Equation

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

o Independent and Dependent Variables

o The Order of a Differential Equation
Linear and Nonlinear Differential Equation
Chapter 2: Second order linear differential equations

Solving Homogeneous Equations with Constant Coefficients

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Solving Nonhomogeneous Equations (Method of Undetermined Coefficients)

Chapter 2: Second order linear differential equations

Solving Nonhomogeneous Equations (Method of Variational Parameters)

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Solving Nonhomogeneous Equations with initial value

Chapter 3: The Laplace Transform

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Definition

Properties of Laplace Transform

o
o

Linearity of Laplace Transform

First Translation Property

Chapter 3: The Laplace Transform

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Unit Step Function

Second Translation Property

Derivative Property
Chapter 3: The Laplace Transform
Inverse Laplace Transform

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Properties of Inverse Laplace Transform

o

Linearity

o
o

First Translation Property

Second Translation Property

Chapter 3: The Laplace Transform

Partial Fraction

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Properties of Inverse Laplace Transform

Partial Fraction (cont.)

MID SEMESTER BREAK

Chapter 3: The Laplace Transform
Inverse Laplace Transform

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Convolution Theorem
Solution to Initial Value Problem
Chapter 3: The Laplace Transform

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Solution to Initial Value Problem (cont.)

Transfer Function
Chapter 4: Fourier Series

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Even and Odd Functions

10

Periodic Functions
Fourier Series Formula
Chapter 4: Fourier Series

11

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Fourier Cosine Series

Fourier Sine Series
Chapter 4: Fourier Series

12

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Half Range Expansion

Application to Fourier Series
Chapter 5: Partial Differential Equations
Introduction to PDE

13

Order of PDE

Linear and Nonlinear PDE

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

o Homogeneous and Nonhomogeneous PDE

o Classification of PDE
Method of Separation of Variables
o Boundary Value Problem -Heat Equation
Chapter 5: Partial Differential Equations

14

[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]

Method of Separation of Variables

o Boundary Value Problem-Wave Equation

REVISION WEEK

EXAMINATION WEEK