TECHNOLOGICAL INSTIVTUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE MATH 313
COURSE NAME DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
CREDITS 3 units (3 units lecture)
CONTACT HOURS 3 hours lecture
INSTRUCTOR

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SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION

a. Course Description
This course is intended for all engineering students to have a firm foundation on differential
equations in preparation for their degree-specific advanced mathematics course. It covers first order
differential equations, nth order linear differential equations and systems of first order linear
differential equations. It also introduces the concept of Laplace Transforms in solving differential
equations. The students are expected to be able to recognize different kinds of differential equations,
determine the existence and uniqueness of solution, select the appropriate methods of solution and
interpret the obtained solution. Students are also expected to relate differential equations to various
practical engineering and scientific problems as well as employ computer technology in solving and
verifying solutions.
b. Prerequisites MATH 224 Integral Calculus
Co-requisites NONE
c. Course Classification Required
(Required/elective/
selected elective)
SPECIFIC GOALS FOR THE COURSE
a. Course Objective
The course aims to educate students on the principles and applications of differential equations and to
provide skills and techniques on solving engineering problems that applies differential equations.
b. Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Define differential equations and other terminologies used in the analysis of differential
equations.
2. Form a differential equation from a given equation using any method.
3. Calculate the differential equation of the family of curves.
4. Demonstrate the solution of first-order differential equation by a method that fits to it.
5. Determine the solution of a higher-order differential equation by using a method that fits to the
given differential equation.
6. Apply differential equation in solving geometric and physical problems.
7. Reflect on personal transformation along TIP graduate attributes.
 c. Student Outcomes Addressed by the Course
NONE
COURSE TOPICS
Prelim Period (Weeks 1-6)
I. Course Orientation: TIP Vision and Mission; TIP Graduate Attributes/ Institutional Intended
Learning Outcomes; Program Educational Objectives/Student Outcomes; Course Objectives/Course
Intended Learning Outcomes; Course Policies.
II. Introduction/Definition
III. Solution of some 1 Order DE: Variable Separable, Exact Equation, Linear Equation, Substitution
st

Methods, Mixed Problems, Introduction to Use of Computer in Solving Differential Equations.

IV. Application of 1 Order Differential Equations: Decomposition/Growth, Newton’s Law of Cooling,
st

Mixing, Electric Circuit.

Midterm Period (Weeks 7-12)

V. Linear Differential Equations: Introduction, Homogeneous Linear Differential Equations with
Constant Coefficients, Nonhomogeneous Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients,
Solution of Higher Order Differential Equations using Computer, LDE with Variable
Coefficients
V. Laplace Transforms of Functions: Definition, Transforms of Elementary Functions, Derivatives
of Transforms, Inverse Transforms, Transforms of Derivatives, Initial Value Problems.
Final Period (Weeks 13-18)
VII. Heaviside Unit-Step Function: Definition, Laplace and Inverse Laplace Transform of
Discontinuous Functions, Solution to Initial Value Problems with Discontinuous Functions by
Laplace Transform Method.
VII. Application of Laplace Transforms: Problems on Vibration.
VII. Solution of Systems of Linear Differential Equations with Initial Values/Simultaneous Solution
of Differential Equations.