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MATH 213 (Differential Equations)
 MATH 213 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION
Course : This course is intended for all engineering students
to have a firm foundation on differential equations in
preparation for their degree-specific advanced mathematics
courses. It covers the first order differential equations,
application of differential equations to problems in
engineering, 𝑛𝑡ℎ order linear differential equations and
systems of first order linear differential equations. It
introduces the concept of Laplace Transforms in solving
differential equations.
Number of Units: 3 units lecture
Number of Contact: 3 hrs.
Pre-requisite: Integral Calculus
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
AFTER COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, THE STUDENTS MUST
BE ABLE TO;

1. Recognize the different kinds of differential equations,

2. Select the appropriate methods of finding the solution of
differential equations,
3. Determine the solution of differential equations
4. Apply differential equation to various engineering
problems.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
AFTER COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, THE
STUDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO;

LO1. Apply mathematical concepts, ideas to develop

solutions in solving differential equations,
LO2. Demonstrate ability to formulate
solutions to problems,
LO3. Relate the concepts and principles of
Differential Equations in solving engineering
problem.
COURSE OUTLINE/CONTENT:

1. Introduction / Definitions
1.1. Definition and Classifications of Differential
Equations (D.E.)
1.2. Solution of a D.E. (General and Particular)
COURSE OUTLINE/CONTENT:
2. Solution of Some 1st Order, 1st Degree D.E.
2.1. Variable Separable
2.2. Exact Equation
2.3. Linear Equation
2.4. Substitution Method
2.4.1. Homogeneous Coefficients
2.4.2. Bernoulli’s Equation
2.4.3. Other Substitution Methods
COURSE OUTLINE/CONTENT:

2. Solution of Some 1st Order, 1st Degree D.E.

2.5. Mixed Problems (methods not pre-identified)
*2.6. Introduction to use of Computer in Solving DE
COURSE OUTLINE/CONTENT:

3. Applications of 1st Order Differential

Equations
3.1. Decomposition / Growth
3.2. Newton’s Law of Cooling
3.3. Mixing (Non-Reacting Fluids)
3.4. Electric Circuits
COURSE OUTLINE/CONTENT:

4. Linear Differential Equation of Order 𝒏

4.1 Introduction
4.1.1. Standard Form of a 𝑛𝑡ℎ order Linear D.E.
4.1.2. Differential Operators
4.1.3. Principle of Superposition
4.1.4. Linear Independence of a set of Functions
COURSE OUTLINE/CONTENT:

4. Linear Differential Equation of Order 𝒏

4.2 Homogeneous Linear Differential Equation with
constant coefficients
4.2.1. Solution of a Homogeneous Linear
Ordinary DE
4.2.2. Initial and Boundary Value Problems
COURSE OUTLINE/CONTENT:

4. Linear Differential Equation of Order 𝒏

4.3 Non-homogeneous Differential Equation with
constant coefficients
4.3.1. Form of a General Solution.
4.3.2. Solution by Method of Undetermined
Coefficients
4.3.3. Solution by Variation of Parameters
4.3.4. Mixed Problems
*4.4. Solution of Higher Order Differential Equation using
computers
COURSE OUTLINE/CONTENT:

5.Laplace Transform of Functions

5.1. Definition
5.2. Transform of Elementary Functions
5.3. Transform of 𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝑓 𝑡 -Theorem
5.4. Transform of 𝑡 𝑛 𝑓 𝑡 Derivatives of
Transform
5.5. Inverse Transforms
COURSE OUTLINE/CONTENT:

5. Laplace Transform of Functions

5.6. Laplace and Inverse Laplace Transform
using a computer
5.7. Transform of Derivatives
5.8. Initial Value Problems
COURSE OUTLINE/CONTENT:

6. The Heaviside Unit-Step Function

6.1. Definition
6.2. Laplace Transforms of Discontinuous
Functions and Inverse Transform Leading to
Discontinuous Functions
6.3. Solution of initial Value Problems with
Discontinuous Functions by Laplace
Transform Method
COURSE OUTLINE/CONTENT:

7.Application of Laplace Transforms

(Problems on Vibration)
8. Solution of System of Linear Differential
Equations with Initial Values/ Simultaneous
Solution to DE (Laplace Transform Method)
GRADING SYSTEM:

Major or Term Exam . . . . . . 40 %

Quizzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 %
Recitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 %
Culminating Activity . . . . . . . 20 %
ONLINE CLASS RULES IN MATH 213
1. ENTER google classroom/meet on time with camera
open always and mute audio if not talking about the
subject/topic.
2. WEAR appropriate attire,
3. DO NOT share the link or code to other students,
4. CHEATING is a major offense, penalty 5.0 for that
specific exam or activity,
5. POSITIVE attitude towards the subject.
*6. Be responsible student (Do not blame others), tuition
is FREE, and others have stipend, STUDY seriously to
PASS the subject DO NOT expect mercy or FAVOR.
ONLINE CLASS RULES IN MATH 213

7. Late submission of exam or assignment highest

grade 4.0
8. Time reflected in the Schoology or google
classroom that will determine if you submitted late
or not.
SUGGESTED REFERENCES:
Textbook and References:
1. Perante, Perante, Gomba. Differential Equations
Work Textbook 1st Edition
2. Rainville, Earl D. Elementary Differential Equations,
6th Edition
3. Kells, Leyman M. Elementary Differential Equations,
6th Edition
4. Nagle, Kent R. Fundamentals of Differential
Equations and Boundary Value Problem 2nd Edition
CLASS THEME:

“YOU DON’T ALWAYS GET,

WHAT YOU WISH FOR….”

“YOU GET WHAT YOU WORK FOR !”