Ordinary differential equations for modelling physical and other phenomena. Complementary mathematical approaches for solving ordinary differential equations, including analytical methods, graphical analysis and numerical techniques.
| Paper title | Differential Equations |
|---|---|
| Paper code | COMO204 |
| Subject | Computational Modelling |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,141.35 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- MATH 140
- Restriction
- MATH 262
- Schedule C
- Science
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Teaching staff to be advised. Please contact the Department for more information.
- Paper Structure
Main topics:
- First Order Differential Equations
- Linear Differential Equations of higher order
- Systems of Linear Differential Equations
- Analytical and numerical solutions to differential equations
- Laplace Transforms
- Stability
- Introduction to nonlinear systems and chaos
- Teaching Arrangements
Five lectures per fortnight and two hours of computer labs per week
- Textbooks
There are no mandatory textbooks for this paper.
Recommended textbook:
Blanchard, P., Devaney, R. L. and Hall, G. R., 2012, Differential Equations, 4th ed., Brooks/Cole.- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will develop
- Information and computational literacy
- Interdisciplinary thinking
- Communication and writing skills
