School of Advanced Sciences

Winter Semester 2022-2023

BMAT 102L: DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND TRANSFORMS

Course Coordinators : Dr. Nageshwar Rao Ragi | Dr. M.N. Srinivas

Course Syllabus
Course Code: Course Title: L T P C
BMAT102L Differential Equations and Transforms 3 1 0 4
Pre-requisite: Calculus
Module: 1 Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE) 6 hours + 3 hours
Second order non- homogenous differential equations with constant coefficients- Differential
equations with variable coefficients- method of undetermined coefficients-method of Variation
of parameters-Solving Damped forced oscillations and LCR circuit theory problems.

Module: 2 Partial Differential Equations (PDE) 5 hours + 2 hours

Formation of partial differential equations - Singular integrals - Solutions of standard types of
first order partial differential equations - Lagrange’s linear equation-Method of separation of
variables.

Module: 3 Laplace Transform 7 hours + 2 hours

Definition- Properties of Laplace transform-Laplace transform of standard functions - Laplace
transform of periodic functions - Unit step function-Impulse function. Inverse Laplace transform-
Partial fractions method and by Convolution theorem.

Module: 4 Solution to ODE and PDE by Laplace transform 7 hours + 2 hours

Solution of ODE’s – Non-homogeneous terms involving Heaviside function, Impulse function
- Solving Non-homogeneous system using Laplace transform - solution to First order PDE by
Laplace transform.

Module: 5 Fourier Series 6 hours + 2 hours

Fourier series - Euler’s formulae- Dirichlet’s conditions - Change of interval - Half range series
- RMS value - Parseval’s identity.

Module: 6 Fourier Transform 6 hours + 2 hours

Complex Fourier transform - properties - Relation between Fourier and Laplace Transforms-
Fourier sine and cosine transforms – Parseval’s identity- Convolution Theorem and simple
applications to solve PDE.

Module: 7 Z-Transform 6 hours + 2 hours

Definition of Z-transform and Inverse Z-transform - Standard functions - Partial fractions and
convolution method. Difference equation - first and second order difference equations with
constant coefficients - solution of simple difference equations using Z-transform.

Module: 8 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture
Total Lecture hours: 45 hours
Total Tutorial hours : 15 hours
 Course Objectives

1. To impart the knowledge of Laplace transform, an important transform techniques for Engi-
neers which requires knowledge of integration.

2. Presenting the elementary notions of Fourier series, this is vital in practical harmonic analysis.

3. Enriching the skills in solving initial and boundary value problems.

4. Impart the knowledge and application of difference equations and the Z-transform in discrete
systems that are inherent in natural and physical processes.

Course Outcomes

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

CO 1. find solution for second and higher order differential equations, formation and solving partial
differential equations.

CO 2. understand basic concepts of Laplace Transforms and solve problems with periodic functions,
step functions, impulse functions and convolution.

CO 3. employ the tools of Fourier series and Fourier transforms.

CO 4. know the techniques of solving differential equations and partial differential equations.

CO 5. know the Z-transform and its application in population dynamics and digital signal processing.

Bloom’s Taxonomy of Cognitive Skills

BL 1. Knowledge: Retention of terminology, facts, conventions, methodologies, structures, princi-

ples, etc.

BL 2. Comprehension: Grasping of meaning, translation, extrapolation, interpretation of facts, mak-

ing comparisons, etc.

BL 3. Application: Problem-solving, usage of information in a new way

BL 4. Analysis: Making inferences and supporting them with evidence, identification of patterns.

BL 5. Evaluation: Judgment of validity, usage of a set of criteria to make conclusions, discrimination.

BL 6. Synthesis: Derivation of abstract relations, prediction, generalization, creation of new ideas.

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 Course Plan
Module: 1 Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE) 6 hours + 3 hours CO 1

1. Solution of second order homogeneous linear differential equations with constant coef-
ficients (Complementary function)
2. Solution of Cauchy-Euler differential equation.
3. Tutorial on solution of homogeneous differential equations.
4. Applications of second order linear differential equations to free oscillations in mechan-
ical and electrical circuits (without and with damping)
5. Solution of second order non-homogeneous linear differential equations (The particular
integral) by the method of undetermined coefficients.
6. Tutorial on solution of non-homogeneous equations.
7. Solution of second order non-homogeneous linear differential equations (The particular
integral) by the method of variation of parameters.
8. Applications of second order linear differential equations to forced oscillations in me-
chanical and electrical circuits (without and with damping)
9. Tutorial on the application problems.

Module: 2 Partial Differential Equations (PDE) 5 hours + 2 hours CO 1

1. Formation of a partial differential equation.

2. Complete integral of four standard forms of first order partial differential equations:
F (p, q) = 0, F (z, p, q) = 0, F (x, p) = G( y, q).
3. Clairaut’s form and singular solution.
4. Tutorial on solution of first order PDEs.
5. Lagrange’s equation Pp + Qq = R.
6. Solution of first order PDEs by the method of separation of variables.
7. Tutorial on solution of Lagrange’s equation and method of separation of variables.

Module: 3 Laplace Transform 7 hours + 2 hours CO 2

1. Introduction of Laplace transform as a mathematical tool. Definition of Laplace trans-

form, existence of Laplace transform and some standard examples.
2. Properties of linearity, first shifting and scaling. Problems using these properties of
Laplace transform.
f (t)
3. Transform of derivatives and integrals. Laplace transform of t n f (t) and t .
4. Laplace transform of periodic function, Laplace transform of some standard periodic
functions. Laplace transform of unit step function and impulse function.
5. Tutorial on finding Laplace transform.

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 6. Second shifting theorem and problems. Inverse Laplace transform concept and some
simple examples.
7. Partial fractions and applications of properties for finding inverse Laplace transform.
8. Convolution definition and convolution theorem statement. Inverse Laplace transform
by convolution.
9. Tutorial on finding Inverse Laplace transform.

Module: 4 Solution to ODE and PDE by Laplace transform 7 hours + 2 hours CO 4

1. Solution by Laplace transforms to simple ODEs.

2. Solution by Laplace transforms to ODEs with non-homogeneous terms involving Heavi-
side unit step function.
3. Solution by Laplace transforms to ODEs with non-homogeneous terms involving Impulse
function.
4. Tutorial on solution of ODEs by Laplace transforms.
5. Solution of non-homogeneous system of first order ODEs using Laplace transform.
6. More on solution of non-homogeneous system of first order ODEs using Laplace trans-
form.
7. Solution to First order PDEs by Laplace transform.
8. More on solution to First order PDEs by Laplace transform.
9. Tutorial on solution of system of ODEs and first order PDEs.

Module: 5 Fourier Series 6 hours + 2 hours CO 3

1. Fourier series-Euler’s formulae for a function of period 2π.

2. Dirichlet’s conditions, Fourier series for a function in general interval of period 2L.
3. Fourier series for odd and even functions.
4. Tutorial on the above topics.
5. Half range Fourier sine and cosine series.
6. Average and root mean square values.
7. Parseval’s identity and related problems.
8. Tutorial on the above topics.

Module: 6 Fourier Transform 6 hours + 2 hours CO 3

1. Complex Fourier transform - properties.

2. Relation between Fourier and Laplace Transforms.
3. Fourier sine and cosine transforms.

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 4. Tutorial on the above topics.
5. Parseval’s identity and related problems
6. Convolution Theorem and related problems.
7. Simple applications for solving solve partial differential equations.
8. Tutorial on the above topics.

Module: 7 Z-Transform 6 hours + 2 hours CO 5

1. Introduction to the Z-Transform and evaluation of Z-transform for standard functions.

2. Evaluation of Z-Transforms by properties.
3. Tutorial on evaluation of Z- transforms.
4. Inverse Z-transform by the method of partial fractions
5. Inverse Z-transform by convolution method
6. Introduction to Difference equations, formation and examples
7 Solution of simple difference equations of first and second order with constant coeffi-
cients by Z-transforms.
8 Tutorial on solution of difference equations by Z- transforms.

Module: 8 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Industry Expert Lecture

Text Book(s)

1. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 2015, 10th Edition, John Wiley India.

2. B.S. Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, 2020, 44th Edition, Khanna Publishers.

Reference Book(s)

1. Michael D. Greenberg, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 2006, 2nd Edition, Pearson Edu-
cation, Indian edition.

2. Dennis Zill, A First Course in Differential Equations with Modelling Applications, 2018, 11th
Edition, Cengage Publishers.

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 Rubrics
Weightage
Internal Assessment Date of conduct CO
marks
Digital Assignment 10 — CO3/CO5
Quiz-I 10 Before CAT-I CO1
Quiz-II 10 Before CAT-II CO4
Continuous Assessment Test-I 15 as per academic schedule CO1, CO2
Continuous Assessment Test-II 15 as per academic schedule CO2,CO3,CO4
Total Internal Marks: 60
Final Assessment: 40 as declared by COE All

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