DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (BEEE 203)
Scheme of Work
VINCENT TULASI
Lecturer
January 2024
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (BEEE 203)
Course Description
The laws of nature are expressed as differential equations. Scientists and engineers must know
how to model the world in terms of differential equations, and how to solve those equations
and interpret the solutions. This course focuses on linear differential equations and their
applications in science and engineering.
Course Objectives
On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. solve first order and Second Order Constant Coefficient Linear differential equation;
2. solve problems relating Fourier series;
3. solve differential equations using Laplace transforms; and
Course Content
UNIT CONTENT
1 First Order Differential Equations: Conventions; Basic DE’S, Geometric
Methods; Numerical Methods; Linear ODE’S; Integrating Factors; Complex
Arithmetic; Sinusoidal Functions; Constant Coefficients; Exponential Input;
Autonomous Equations; Linear Vs, Nonlinear
2 Second Order Constant Coefficient Linear Equations: Characteristic
Equation; Damped Oscillations; Exponential Response; Gain and Phase Lag;
Undetermined Coefficients; Linear Operators; Pure Resonance; Frequency
Response; Applications
3 Fourier Series: Basics; Operations; Periodic Input; Step and Delta; Impulse
Response; Convolution
4 Laplace Transforms: Partial Fractions, Solving IVP’S, Transfer Functions
5 First Order Systems: Linear Systems; Matrix Methods; Matrix
Exponentials; Non-linear Systems; Linearization; Limit Cycles and Chaos
Mode of Delivery
Lectures using presentations and discussions. Laboratory sessions where MATLAB is used
Week Date/Duration Topic to be Covered Activity/Remarks
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1 Jan 8 -Jan 12 First Order Differential Conventions; Basic DE’S,
Equations Geometric Methods
1 Jan 8 -Jan 12 First Order Differential Numerical Methods; Linear
Equations ODE’S; Integrating Factors;
Complex Arithmetic;
Sinusoidal Functions; Constant
Coefficients;
2 Jan 15 -Jan 19 First Order Differential Exponential Input;
Equations Autonomous Equations; Linear
Vs, Nonlinear
2 Jan 15 -Jan 19 Second Order Constant Characteristic Equation;
Coefficient Linear Damped Oscillations;
Equations Exponential Response;
3 Second Order Constant Gain and Phase Lag;
Jan 22 -Jan 26 Coefficient Linear Undetermined Coefficients;
Equations Linear Operators;
4 Jan 29 – Feb 2 Pure Resonance; Frequency
Response; Applications
5 Feb 5 – Feb 9 Fourier Series Basics; Operations; Periodic
Input;
6 Feb 12 – Feb 16 Fourier Series Step and Delta; Impulse
Response; Convolution
7 Feb 19 – Feb 23 Laplace Transforms Partial Fractions, Solving
IVP’S,
Transfer function
8 Feb 29 – Mar 1 First Order Systems Linear Systems; Matrix
Methods; Matrix Exponentials;
9 Mar 4 – Mar 12 Mid Semester Examinations
10 Mar18 – Mar 22 Non-linear Systems;
First Order Systems Linearization;
11 Mar 25 – Mar 27 Limit Cycles and Chaos
12 Mar 27- Mar 29 Revision For Examinations
13&14 Apr 2 – Apr 15 End of Semester Good luck.
Examination (60 Marks)
Course Assessment
Marks for grades will be awarded by:
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1. Individual’s performance and punctuality in class;
2. Submitted assignments and class works;
3. Mid-semester examination;
4. End of semester examination
The breakdown of assessment is:
Table 2: Course Assessment Structure for BEEE 201 – Multivariate Calculus
Category Marks Allocated
Individual’s performance and punctuality in class. 10
Submitted assignments and class works. 10
Mid-semester examination. 20
End of semester examination 60
Total 100
Pass Requirements
To pass this course, the student, apart from being punctual in class, must also, through his/her
group leader, submit all written group reports, and must obtain at least 50% of aggregate marks.
Grades will be awarded as follows:
Table 3: Breakdown of Grade Allocation to Students
Raw Letter Grade *FCGPA Class Interpretation Definition
Score Grade Point
85-100 A+ 5.0
80-84 A 4.5 4.0-5.0 1st Class Distinction/
75-79 B+ 4.0 Excellent Pass
70-74 B 3.5
65-69 C+ 3.0 3.0-3.99 2nd Upper Good Pass
60-64 C 2.5 Fairly Good
55-59 D+ 2.0 2.0-2.99 2nd Lower Pass
50-54 D 1.5 1.5-1.99 Pass Satisfactory Pass
00-49 E 0.0 Fail Fail Failure
*FCGPA- Final Cumulative Grade Point Average
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Lecture Periods
All lectures shall be held at the scheduled classroom.
Lecturer’s Contacts
Mobile: 0242768939
Email: [email protected]
Reading Materials
Dennis G. Zill and Michael R Cullen (2009). Differential Equations with Boundary-Value
Problems, (7 ed.). Brooks/Cole.
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