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A Second Course in Differential Equations

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Overview

This course covers advanced topics in ordinary differential equations, including linear systems, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, matrix format of differential equations, Wronskian, numerical methods like the Euler method and Runge Kutta, and solving ODEs using Python. The learning outcomes include understanding linear systems, eigenvalues, and numerical methods, as well as gaining proficiency in solving differential equations using both analytical and computational methods. The intended audience for this course is learners who have a basic understanding of differential equations and want to deepen their knowledge in the subject.

Syllabus

A01 Introduction to linear systems.
A02 Independence of the solution set.
A03 Eigenvalues.
A04 Eigenvectors.
A05 Explanation of the matrix format of a system of linear differential equations.
A06 Example problem including the Wronskian.
A07 Repeated real eigenvalues.
A08 Example problem of repeated real eigenvalues.
A09 Example problem of multiplicity two.
A10 Example problem of multiplicity three.
A11 Eigenvalues with complex numbers.
A12 Changing the notation.
A13 More Example Problems.
A14 Nonhomegeneous linear systems solved by undetermined coefficients.
A15 More about undetermined coefficients.
A16 The method of variation of parameters.
A17 Deriving the equation for the particular solution.
A18 Example problem using variation of parameters.
B01 An introduction to numerical methods.
B02 An introduction to the Euler method.
B03 An improvement of the Euler method.
B04 An example problem.
B05 Local truncation errors.
B06 Example problem calculating the error.
B07 Fourth-order Runge Kutta.
B08 Using Python to do numerical calculations.
B09 Installing Python on the Mac.
B10 Constructing code for the Euler Formula.
B11 The improved Euler Formula.
B12 Second order ODEs solved with Python using the Euler formula.
B13 Second order ODE solved with RK4 in Python.
B14 Simplifying a system of higher order ODEs.
B15 Solving a system of first order ODEs with RK4 using Python.
B16 Example problem solving a higher order ODE with the Euler formula.
B17 Example problem solving a system of ODEs with RK4.
B18 Plane autonomous systems.
B19 Example problem of a system of autonomous equations.
B21 Example problem.

Taught by

Dr Juan Klopper

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