ChE Tulsa University

 
           

MATH 3073 Differential Equations
Required course for ChE program

Catalog Description: First, second, and higher order equations, Operators.  Linear algebra.  Systems of differential equations.  Applications to science and engineering, and numerical solutions. Prerequisite: Math 2024.

Prerequisites: ES 2013 Statics or ES 2053 Introduction to Materials Properties

Corequisites:  None

Prerequisites by Topic:  One year of single variable calculus

Textbook:    Elementary Differential Equations, Eighth Edition, Boyce and DiPrima, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2005  (ISBN 0-471-43339-X) 

Other required material:

Course Objectives:

  • 1. Survey Ordinary Differential Equations.

Topics Covered:                                

  • 1.      First Order Differential Equations-Qualitative and Quantitative Aspects
  • 2.      Theory of higher order linear equations
  • 3.      Solutions of constant coefficient higher order equations
  • 4.      Applications to vibrations
  • 5.      Laplace Transforms
  • 6.      Linear systems and eigensolutions

Class/laboratory schedule:  Three 50-minute class periods per week

Laboratory projects (specify number of weeks on each) Projects may be assigned requiring written reports and use of technology. Mathematicaä used regularly.

Professional Component Contribution:  This course is college-level mathematics.

Relationship to Program Outcomes: 

  • Outcome a:     This course requires the students to apply their knowledge of mathematics. 
  • Outcome g:      If projects are assigned, they require a written report. 
  • Outcome k:      Mathematica™ is used regularly.

Prepared by:  William Hamill