MA 303 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS FOR ENGINEERING AND THE SCIENCES

Course Outcomes
1. Students are introduced to more advanced techniques for solving differential equations and systems. These include series solutions and applications to Bessels equation. [A1, A2, A3] 2. Students use Laplace transform methods to solve differential equations. [A1, A2, A3] 3. Students are introduced to Fourier series and learn how to apply the theory to solving partial differential equations. [A1, A2, A3] 4. Students learn how to use standard numerical methods to solve differential equations. [A1, A2, A3]

Methods 1. Power Series 2. Numerical Methods 3. Laplace Transforms 4. Fourier Series

Ordinary Differential Equations 1. Solving by Power Series (ordinary and regular singular points, Bessel functions) 2. Solving by Laplace Transforms 3. Solving Numerically 4. Solving Linear Systems

Partial Differential Equations 1. Separation of Variables 2. Heat Equation 3. Wave Equation 4. Laplace Equation

COURSE NUMBER: MA 303

COURSE TITLE: Differential Equations and Partial Differential Equations for Engineering and the Sciences
TERMS OFFERED: Fall, Spring, and Summer PRE-REQUISITES: MA 262 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, or MA 272 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra COURSE OUTCOMES: 1. Students are introduced to more advanced techniques for solving differential equations and systems. These include series solutions and applications to Bessels equation. [A1, A2, A3] 2. Students use Laplace transform methods to solve differential equations. A1, A2, A3] 3. Students are introduced to Fourier series and learn how to apply the theory to solving partial differential equations. [A1, A2, A3] 4. Students learn how to use standard numerical methods to solve differential equations. [A1, A2, A3]

REQUIRED COURSE OR ELECTIVE COURSE: Required TEXTBOOK/REQUIRED MATERIAL: Boyce and DiPrima, Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 8th ed., Wiley, 2006 (interactive CD is recommended but not required) COORDINATING FACULTY: A. Yip, Chair, Advanced Services Committee COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a methods course for juniors in any branch of engineering and science, designed to follow MA 262. Basic techniques for solving systems of linear ordinary differential equations. Series solutions for second order equations, including Bessel functions, Laplace transform, Fourier series, numerical methods, separation of variables for partial differential equations and Sturm-Louisville theory. Not open to students with credit in MA 304. ASSESSMENTS TOOLS: 1. Daily homework 2. Quizzes 3. Three one-hour exams 4. Comprehensive final exam. PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT: 1. Mathematics 3 credits (100%) NATURE OF DESIGN CONTENT: N/A COMPUTER USAGE: None COURSE STRUCTURE/SCHEDULE: 1. Lecture 3 days per week at 50 minutes. PREPARED BY: A. Weitsman

RELATED ME PROGRAM OUTCOMES: A1. Math and science A2. Engineering fundamentals A3. Analytical skills

REVISION DATE: June 14, 2007