Quezon City Polytechnic University

Mathematics Department
673 Quirino Highway San Bartolome Novaliches, Quezon City Tel.: 468-5021 Telefax.: 936-0526 E-mail: qcpolytechnicu@yahoo.com.ph

Vision The Quezon City Polytechnic University envisions itself as a center of excellence in technological and professional education and training in the global market. Mission To serve as a market-based educational institution for the technological and professional training needs of individual and business enterprises in Quezon City, generate models for school-to-work opportunities in preparing its students for both domestic and global economy. I. II. III. IV. V. VI. Course Code: Course Title: Credit: Total Number of Hours: Pre-requisite: Course description: MATH 323 Differential Equations 3 units 54 hours (18 Weeks) MATH 313-Integral Calculus

The course is designed for engineering students and those involved in a non-technical fields. It focuses on the various techniques of finding solutions to ordinary differential equations that are useful in solving problems encountered in the study of differential equations. This course will enable the learners to understand the concepts of elementary differential equations; find solutions to first order differential equations using variety of techniques; solve second order and higher order differential equations; and solve problems on geometrical and physical applications of ordinary differential equations. VII. Objectives: During and after the course, engineering students, shall have developed the following competencies: 1. Manifest ability to a. Understand the essentials of differential equations. b. Solve elementary problems of differential equations. 2. Demonstrate skill in analyzing and calculating elementary engineering problems. 3. Explain solutions to first order differential equations. 4. Express understanding of concepts of higher order differential equations. 5. Show competence and skill in solving further engineering and nonengineering applications. 6. Demonstrate perseverance and determination in solving problems on differential equations. 7. Appreciate the broadening capability of differential equations in Engineering and in related fields. 8. Manifest personal competence for curiosity, self-criticism, selfexpression, cooperation in doings one's work. 9. Foster positive attitude, moral and ethical values towards clear understanding of the course.
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10. Develop creativity and higher order thinking skills in performing quality output. VIII. Course Content: PRELIMINARY PERIOD 1. Essentials of Differential Equations 1.1 Definitions and Notations 1.2 Arbitrary Constant Elimination 1.2 Families of curves 2. Solutions to First Order Differential Equations 2.1 Method 1 Separation of Variables 2.2 Method 2 Homogenous Differential Equations 2.3 Method 3 Differential Equation Linear in x and in y 2.4 Method 4 Exact Differential Equations 2.5 Method 5 Non-Exact Differential Equations 2.6 Method 6 First-Ordered Linear Differential Equations 2.7 Method 7 Bernoulli Equation Preliminary Examination MIDTERM PERIOD 1. Special Second-Ordered Differential Equations 2. Homogenous Higher Order Linear Differential Equations 3. Non- Homogenous Higher Order Linear Differential Equations Midterm Examination FINAL PERIOD 1. Geometrical Applications of Ordinary Differential Equations 1.1 Rectangular Curves 1.2 Isogonal and Orthogonal Trajectories 2 Physical Applications of Ordinary Differential Equations 2.1 Law of Exponential Change 2.2 Newtons Law on Cooling 2.3 Newtons Law on Dynamics 2.4 Chemical Solutions 2.5 Unsteady Flow in Orifices 2.6 Simple Electric Circuits 2.7 Transmission Lines Under Steady State Conditions 2.8 Heat Flow 2.9 Deflection of Beams 2.10 The Catenary Curves 2.11 Types of Vibrations Final Examination IX. References: Ayres, Frank Jr. et. Al. Shaum;s Outline of Calculus. 4th edition. Singapore: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. 2000 Carr, Verity. Integration Made Simple. Great Britain: Martins the Printers Ltd. Berwick on Tweed. 1996 Hockett, Shirley O. et. al. Calculus. Malabar Florida: Publishing Co., 1979. Robert E. Krieger Lexington,

Hostetler, Robert P. et. al. Calculus with Applications. Massachusetts Toronto: D.C. Heath and Co., 1987.
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Kells, Lymann. Elementary Differential Equations, 6th ed. Tokyo: McGraw-Hill Kogakusha, Ltd. 1965. Leithold, Louis. The Calculus with analytic Geometry, 6th ed. New York: Harper and Row, Publishers. 1990. Leithold, Louis. The Calculus 7. New York: Harper Collins College Publishers Inc., 1996. Mendelson, Elliot Ph.D. Shaums 3000 Solved Problems in Calculus. Mc GrawHill Book Company Websites: http://ficp.engr.utexa.edu/calculus/examples/module5.htm http://mathforum.org/dr.math

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Requirements: Attendance Recitation Assignments Seatwork Projects Major examinations (Preliminary, Midterm, & Final Examinations) XI. Grading System: Preliminary Examination Midterm Examination Final Examination Class Standing (quizzes, recitation, projects, attendance etc.) Prepared/Submitted by: Prof. Edward R. Torrefranca Head, Mathematics Department Approved by: Prof. Santiago T. Flora Jr. Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs 20% 25% 25% 30%

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