Unit name | Ordinary Differential Equations 2 |
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Unit code | MATH20101 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. McGillivray |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
MATH10012 ODEs, Curves and Dynamics and MATH11005 Linear Algebra and Geometry. |
Co-requisites |
Multivariable Calculus is recommended but not required as a co-requisite. |
School/department | School of Mathematics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The aim of this unit is to introduce the basic theory of ordinary differential equations (ODEs).
Unit Description
Ordinary differential equations are very important in applied mathematics. Many phenomena from physics, biology and engineering may be described using ODEs. In order to understand the underlying processes we have to interpret the solutions of these equations; this unit is an introduction to the endeavour.
Syllabus
Relation to Other Units
This unit develops the ordinary differential equations material in ODEs, Curves and Dynamics. Partial differential equations are treated in a separate unit, Applied Partial Differential Equations 2. Together with Multivariable Calculus and Methods of Complex Functions, these courses provide essential tools for mathematical methods and applied mathematics units at Levels 3 and 4.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this unit students will be able to:
Transferable Skills
The unit will be taught through a combination of
90% Examination 10% Coursework
Raw scores on the examinations will be determined according to the marking scheme written on the examination paper. The marking scheme, indicating the maximum score per question, is a guide to the relative weighting of the questions. Raw scores are moderated as described in the Undergraduate Handbook.
If you fail this unit and are required to resit, reassessment is by a written examination in the August/September Resit and Supplementary exam period.
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