Math 211E

differential equations

C O U R S E
S Y L L A B U S
A.Y. 2023-2024

ARISTON C. TALOSIG
aristontalosig@gmail.com

(078) 395-7254

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 At the end of this course, the student should be able to:
(1) learn the theory of ordinary differential equations (ODE)
and partial differential equations (PDE), and
(2) acquire analytical skills in solving ODE and PDE.

Course Outline

I. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS IN GENERAL

A. Concepts of Differential Equations
Definition of terms
Examples of initial and boundary-value problems
General and particular solutions
Singular solutions
B. Origin of Differential Equations
Elimination of arbitrary constants
Family of curves

II. FIRST-ORDER FIRST-DEGREE DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

A. Method of separation of variables
B. Method of transformation of variables
Homogeneous equation
Special transformation
Linear but non-homogeneous differential equation
Miscellaneous substitution
C. Exact differential equation
D. Equations made exact by suitable integrating factor
Integrating factors found by inspection
Determination of integrating factors
First-order linear differential equations (FOLDE)
Bernoulli's equation

III. APPLICATION OF FOLDE

Growth and decay
Newton’s law of cooling
Chemical mixture
Fluid flow
Mechanics
Slope and deflection of beams

IV. LINEAR DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION OF ORDER N

A. Introduction
The general nth-order linear differential equation
General solution of nth-order linear differential equation
The differential operator
B. Linear differential equation with constant coefficients
Homogeneous linear differential equation
Complementary solution
Non-homogeneous linear differential equation
Method of undetermined coefficients
Method of variation of parameters
Euler-Cauchy equation
Legendre equation
 V. FOURIER AND POWER SERIES
A. Fourier series
Periodic functions
Half-range expansions
Solving an ODE of periodic function
B. Power series
Introduction to Power Series Solutions
Power series solution at an ordinary point
Power series solution at a regular singular point
Legendre polynomials
Gamma function
Bessel functions
Modified and parametric Bessel functions
ODE reducible to Bessel equation

VI. STURM-LIOUVILLE THEORY

Orthogonality of eigenfunctions
Sturm-Liouville problem
Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions
Expansion in series of eigenfunctions

VII. PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

A. Cartesian Coordinates
Classification of PDE
Separable PDE
Heat equation
Wave equation
Laplace equation
B. Other Coordinates
Polar coordinates
Cylindrical coordinates
Spherical coordinates

Primary Reference:
Zill DG and Wright WS. Succeeding with Differential Equations. 8th Ed.

Mode of Assessment:
Exam and Quiz: 60%
Seatwork, Homework, Problem Set, and Attendance: 40%

Cutoff: 60%
 Class Policies

1. The student shall be allowed to incur AT MOST TWO ABSENCES (i.e., 3

hours) subject to evaluation of formal excuse letter. In case the absence
coincides with an exam or quiz, a special exam covering ALL TOPICS in
the course outline shall be given towards the end of the semester.

2. The student shall NOT UPLOAD any course material, in part or in whole,
to the internet or any other site or platform that would subvert the course
objectives.

3. Solutions to all evaluations shall be HANDWRITTEN clearly and legibly.

Typewritten solutions and erasures are strictly not allowed.

4. Final answers must be BOXED. Unboxed answers will not be

acknowledged.

5. Before responding to the exams, quizzes, and problem sets, the student
must include the HONOR CODE indicated below. Exclusion of the honor
code, whether intended or not, and/or failure to observe rules 2–4 results
automatically to a zero grade.

HONOR CODE

I, FULL NAME IN CAPS, commit to uphold the university's principle of

honor and excellence. I therefore certify that I have not given or received
assistance from anyone, from the conception up to the writing of
solutions. I understand that any instances of plagiarism on this
assessment will result in a failing score. I accept that any suspected
misconduct on this examination subjects me to appropriate disciplinary
action per university rules and procedures.

Signature over Printed Name over Date

6. Phones are NOT ALLOWED during class discussions. However, the

student shall be given time to take pictures of board solutions after each
example.

7. For class-related inquiries, the student may communicate using the

lecturer's contact information (email preferably). Use appropriate EMAIL
SUBJECT by following DE_YR&SET_REASON (e.g., DE_2B_Excuse Letter)
to ensure records are formally and properly filed. Similarly, official class
announcements shall be sent via email.

8. Grievances about grades and scores must be raised within THREE DAYS
upon the return of class papers.

9. Grades may be adjusted, given COMPLETE NOTES by the student.

10. The lecturer reserves the right to make changes in the class policies
stipulated herein when deemed necessary.