DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Course Description

In this course, the ordinary differential equations and their applications will be considered. The course will demonstrate the usefulness of ordinary differential equations for modelling physical and engineering problems. Complementary mathematical approaches for their solution will be presented, including analytical methods. The basic content of the course includes first order ordinary differential equations and their types of exact, separable, Bernoulli, first order, homogeneous ordinary differential equations, linear independence of the solutions, higher order ordinary differential equations and their solutions. The undetermined coefficient methods, the variation of the parameter method, Cauchy-Euler equations. The definition of the Laplace transform and some important applications of the Laplace transform will be included in this lecture.

DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Recognize the ordinary differential equations with their orders
2. 02 Classify the type of ordinary differential equations
3. 03 Apply solution methods for first order differential equations
4. 04 Solve the higher order constant coefficient differential equations
5. 05 Apply Laplace transform for solutions of initial value problems

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 S.L. Ross, Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations, Fourth edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1989.
2. 02 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, 2nd edition, by Edwards Penney, Pearson Education.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Recognize the ordinary differential equations with their orders
2. L02 Classify the type of ordinary differential equations
3. L03 Apply solution methods for first order differential equations
4. L04 Solve the higher order constant coefficient differential equations
5. L05 Apply Laplace transform for solutions of initial value problems

Program Outcomes

1. Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3. Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4. Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5. Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6. Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8. Recognition of the need for lifelong learning ; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9. Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10. Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11. Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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