Ordinary Differential Equations 1

Ordinary Differential Equations 1

MATC12 Ordinary Differential Equations 1, 7.5 credits, is an alternative-compulsory course for a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics. The course can be taken as an stand-alone course. The course is given at half-study pace during the second half of the autumn semester. The course is given in English.

Course Content
The course covers

  • Some solution methods for first order equations
  • Linear equations of higher order with constant and variable coefficients
  • Power series solutions and Frobenius' method
  • Linear systems with constant and variable coefficients
  • Existence and uniqueness of solutions
  • Introduction to numerical methods for initial-value problems.

Teaching
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and computer exercises. Compulsory written assignments occur during the course.

Assessment
The examination consists of a written exam followed by an oral exam. The oral exam may only be taken by those students who pass the written exam.

More information regarding the examination and  a selection of past examination papers is available on the following link:

Course Literature

  • Karl Gustav Andersson, Lars-Christer Böiers, Ordinary Differential Equations, 2019, ISBN: 9789144134956.

Official Course Description

Course Evaluation
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