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MAT213 Course Compact

This document provides an overview of the Differential Equations I course offered at Covenant University. It outlines the course code, lecturers, schedule, prerequisites, objectives, topics to be covered each week, assessment structure, expectations, and recommended textbooks. The course introduces students to methods for solving ordinary differential equations of first and second order, with applications in physics, engineering, and other sciences. Students will learn techniques like separation of variables, variation of parameters, undetermined coefficients, and using Laplace transforms to solve initial value problems. Assessment will include homework, quizzes, two midterm tests, and a final exam.

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MAT213 Course Compact

This document provides an overview of the Differential Equations I course offered at Covenant University. It outlines the course code, lecturers, schedule, prerequisites, objectives, topics to be covered each week, assessment structure, expectations, and recommended textbooks. The course introduces students to methods for solving ordinary differential equations of first and second order, with applications in physics, engineering, and other sciences. Students will learn techniques like separation of variables, variation of parameters, undetermined coefficients, and using Laplace transforms to solve initial value problems. Assessment will include homework, quizzes, two midterm tests, and a final exam.

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COVENANT UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY


Department: Mathematics
Programme: Industrial Mathematics
Session: 2019/2020
Semester: Alpha
Course Title: Differential Equations I
Course Code: MAT213
Units: 3
Course Lecturers: Dr. S. A. Bishop, Dr. O. J. Adeleke, Mrs. G. O. Alao & Mr O. P. Ogundile

Time: Thursday, 10:00 am- 12:00 Noon and Friday, 11:00 am – 12:00 Noon

Venue: Hall 308

A. BRIEF OVERVIEW OF COURSE


The laws of nature are usually expressed as differential equations. It is important for scientists
and engineers to know how to model the world in terms of differential equations, and how to
solve those equations and interpret the solutions. This course introduces second year Industrial
Mathematics, Industrial Chemistry and Industrial Physics to the theory and application of
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs). It begins with some definitions and terminology and
mathematical models used real-life situations. First-order and higher-order differential equations,
along with the methods of solutions and their applications are introduced. This course is a
prerequisite to MAT412 - Differential Equations II. The course provides solid insights on various
methods of solving first and second-order ODEs and partial differential equations and their
applications.
Prerequisites: MAT111, MAT112

B. COURSE OBJECTIVES/GOALS
General Objectives
The primary objectives of MAT213 are to
(1) expose the students to some of the more commonly used techniques for finding explicit
solutions of ordinary differential equations:

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(3) explore some of the applications of ordinary differential equations to the physical,
behavioural and engineering sciences.

Specific Course Objectives


Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
• recognize and classify differential equations by order, linearity, and homogeneity
• solve first order linear differential equations
• solve linear equations with constant coefficients
• use separation of variables to solve differential equations
• solve exact differential equations
• use variation of parameters to solve differential equations
• use the method of undetermined coefficients to solve differential equations
• determine whether a system of functions is linearly independent using the Wronskian
• model real-life applications using differential equations
• determine the Fourier transform of functions
• solve initial-value problems in ordinary differential equations using Laplace transforms,
• recognize partial differential equations
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C. METHOD OF DELIVERY TEACHING AIDS
The course has an in-class component and an out-of-class component. The in-class component
will be a combination of lectures, problem solving demonstrations, discussions,
questions/answers and short problem solving activities. In the out-of-class component, students
are expected to read and review their notes and textbooks, and complete homework problems.
Classroom Power point presentations and smart board will be used to reinforce concepts. Many
sample problems will be presented on overhead transparencies. Students will be led step-by-step
through various thinking and problem solving strategies to solve many kinds of problems.
Students will be given ample opportunity to practice solving problems through in-class quizzes
as well as through homework assignments.

D. COURSE OUTLINE
Course Outline and Weekly Course Coverage Calendar
Week 1: Introduction, Basic Concepts, Basic Theory, Classification of Differential Equations
Verifying Solutions
Week 2: First order ordinary differential equations: Initial Value Problems, General & Particular
Solutions, Separable Equations, Exact Equations, Integrating Factors
Week 3: Applications of First-order odes
Week 4: Test #1
Week 5: Second-Order ordinary differential equations:
Linearly Independent Solutions; Linear, Homogeneous Equations with Constant Coefficients -
Real, distinct roots; Complex conjugate, Repeated roots
Week 6: Nonhomogeneous Equations: Method of Undetermined Coefficients
Week 7: The Wronskian; Method of Variation of Parameters

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Week 8: Test #2
Week 9: Applications of Second Order odes
Week 10: Laplace Transforms and Application to ordinary differential equations.
Week 11: Tutorials and Revision
Week 12: Tutorials and Revision
Week 13-16 (Final exam)

E. STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME/METHOD OF GRADING


The major Tests, Final Exam, Quizzes, Homework, and Class Participation will count in the final
grade as follows:
1. Attendance at class meetings, In-class work / group work (periodically), quizzes
(some quizzes may be unannounced), homework, collected and graded and solutions
provided (counting for 10% of the total course marks);
2. Two tests, 1-hour duration for each (counting for 20% total of the course marks) and
3. One (1) End-of-semester examination, 3 hours duration counting for 70% of the total
course marks.

F. GROUND RULES & REGULATIONS


Students would be required to maintain high level of discipline (which is the soul of an army) in
the following areas:

• Regularity and punctuality at class meetings – Because regular participation enhances the
learning process, students are expected to adhere to the attendance policy set forth by the
University. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to attend all classes to better
prepare them for assignments, tests and other course-related activities;
• Regardless of the cause of absence, a student who is absent six or more days in a
semester is excessively absent, and will not receive credit unless there are verified
extenuating circumstances
• Students will be given assignments periodically. Students may work together to
understand these assignments, but all work submitted must be the student’s original work.
There is a distinct difference between providing guidance and instruction to a fellow
student and allowing the direct copying of another’s answers or work.
• Late homework assignments will NOT be accepted.
• Modest dressing; and
• Good composure.

G. TOPICS FOR TERM PAPERS/ASSIGNMENTS/STUDENT ACTIVITIES


Group projects will be assigned at the discretion of the course tutors/facilitators.

H. ALLIGNMENT WITH COVENANT UNIVERSITY VISION/GOALS

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Prayers are to be offered at the beginning of lectures. Presentation of the learning material will
be done in such a way that the knowledge acquired is useful and applicable. Efforts would be
made to address students on godliness, integrity and visionary leadership.

I. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES/INDUSTRY RELEVANCE


The course MAT213 will lay a solid foundation for the students in year two as a prerequisite for
MAT412 in year four.

J. RECOMMENDED READING/TEXT
• Zill, Dennis G., A First Course in Differential Equations, 10th edition, Brooks/Cole
Cengage, 2013, Brooks/Cole CENGAGE Learning
• Boyce, William E. and Richard C. DiPrima, Elementary Differential Equations and
Boundary Value Problems.

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