-W.E. Boyce and R.C. DiPrima, Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 10th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2013.
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction; Classification of Differential Equations, Linear Equations; Method of Integrating Factors
Lecture and applications
2. Week
Separable Differential Equations; Homogeneous Equations; Exact Equations and Integrating Factors; The Existence and Uniqueness Theorem
Lecture and applications
3. Week
Second-Order Linear Differential Equations; Homogeneous Equations with Constant Coefficients, Solutions of Linear Homogeneous Equations; the Wronskian
Lecture and applications
4. Week
Complex Roots of the Characteristic Equation, Repeated Roots; Reduction of Order
Lecture and applications
5. Week
Nonhomogeneous Equations; Method of Undetermined Coefficients, Variation of Parameters
Lecture and applications
6. Week
Higher-Order Linear Differential Equations; General Theory of nth Order Linear Equations; Homogeneous Equations with Constant Coefficients
Lecture and applications
7. Week
The Method of Undetermined Coefficients, The Method of Variation of Parameters
Lecture and applications
8. Week
The Laplace Transform; Definition of the Laplace Transform; Solution of Initial Value Problems
Lecture and applications - Midterm Exam
9. Week
System of First-Order Linear Equations; Review of Matrices; Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations; Linear Independence, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors
Lecture and applications
10. Week
Basic Theory of Systems of First Order Linear Equations, Homogeneous Linear Systems with Constant Coefficients,Complex Eigenvalues
Lecture and applications
11. Week
Fundamental Matrices, Repeated Eigenvalues, Nonhomogeneous Linear Systems
Lecture and applications
12. Week
Series Solution of Second-Order Linear Equations; Series Solutions Near an Ordinary Point
Lecture and applications
13. Week
Euler Equations; Regular Singular Points
Lecture and applications
14. Week
Series Solutions Near a Regular Singular Point
Lecture and applications
15. Week
Final Exam
Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Interpreting advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in Mathematics and Computer Science.
PO-2
Critiquing and evaluating data by implementing the acquired knowledge and skills in Mathematics and Computer Science.
PO-3
Recognizing, describing, and analyzing problems in Mathematics and Computer Science; producing solution proposals based on research and evidence.
PO-4
Understanding the operating logic of computer and recognizing computational-based thinking using mathematics as a discipline.
PO-5
Collaborating as a team-member, as well as individually, to produce solutions to problems in Mathematics and Computer Science.
PO-6
Communicating in a foreign language, and interpreting oral and written communicational abilities in Turkish.
PO-7
Using time effectively in inventing solutions by implementing analytical thinking.
PO-8
Understanding professional ethics and responsibilities.
PO-9
Having the ability to behave independently, to take initiative, and to be creative.
PO-10
Understanding the importance of lifelong learning and developing professional skills continuously.
PO-11
Using professional knowledge for the benefit of the society.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Understands the solutions of some types of differential equations and identifies the classification of differential equations.
LO-2
Express linear equations, integration factor, seperable differential equations, exact differential equation and the method of integration factor
LO-3
Understands the Eulers method and interprets the Existence and Uniqueness Theorem
LO-4
Understands the homogenuous equations with constant coefficeients and express the solutions of linear homogenuous equations by using the Wronskian.
LO-5
Describes complex roots and repeated roots of the characterictic equation and interprets the order reducing method
LO-6
Understands the non-homogenuous differential equations, the method of undetermined coefficients and the method of variation of parameters
LO-7
Understands the general theory of high-order differential equations
LO-8
Understands the series solutions near an ordinary point and applies it to Euler equations. Express regular singular points.
LO-9
Understands the series solutions near a regular singular point
LO-10
Express the Laplace transform and explains the solutions of initial value problems
LO-11
Explains the fundamental theory of first order linear differential equations, understands systems of homogenuous linear differential equations and applies comlex eigenvalues.
LO-12
Understands the fundamental matrices, repeted eigenvalues and systems of non-homogenuous linear differential equations.