18 036 - Differential Equations

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Study of ordinary differential equations (ODEs), including modeling physical systems. Solution of first-order ODEs by analytical, graphical, and numerical methods. Linear ODEs, primarily second order with constant coefficients. Complex numbers and exponentials. Inhomogeneous equations: polynomial, sinusoidal, and exponential inputs. Oscillations, damping, resonance. Fourier series inputs; resonant terms. Matrix methods: eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix powers and exponentials. Applications to linear systems. Nonlinear autonomous systems: critical point analysis, phase plane diagrams, applications to modeling. Enrollment limited.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None. Coreq: Calculus II (GIR)

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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