Overview
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.
About this paper
| Paper title | Differential Equations |
|---|---|
| Subject | Computational Modelling |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- MATH 140
- Restriction
- MATH 262
- Schedule C
- Science
- Contact
For more information, contact MATH and COMO 200-300 Level Advisor, Dr Jörg Hennig at joerg.hennig@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Teaching staff to be advised.
- 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
Overview
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.
About this paper
| Paper title | Differential Equations |
|---|---|
| Subject | Computational Modelling |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- MATH 140
- Restriction
- MATH 262
- Schedule C
- Science
- Contact
For more information, contact MATH and COMO 200-300 Level Advisor, Associate Professor Jörg Hennig.
- Teaching staff
Teaching staff to be advised.
- 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