MTH 256 Applied Differential Equations

An introductory course in differential equations for students majoring in mathematics, sciences, or engineering. Students are introduced to a variety of first and second-order differential equations that model changing quantities, including population dynamics, forced and unforced mechanical vibrations, and electrical charge in a simple circuit. The course includes both analytical and numerical solutions of typical first and second order differential equations, along with an introduction to the method of Laplace transforms for solving differential equations.