35231 Differential Equations

6cp; 4hpw

Requisite(s): ((35102 Mathematics 2 AND 35212c Linear Algebra) OR 33230 Mathematical Modelling 2)

These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.

Differential equations arise in contexts as diverse as the analysis and pricing of financial options, and the design of novel materials for telecommunications. In this subject the student develops familiarity with the theory of differential equations, applications of this theory and some of the main computational techniques used in the solution of differential equations. Topics include: existence and uniqueness of solutions; method of Frobenius; variation of parameters; the Taylor and Runge-Kutta methods for initial value problems; Fourier series; solving partial differential equations and boundary value problems by separation of variables, transform methods and finite difference methods.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,220.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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Access conditions

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