MATH 285 - Differential Equations

    Recent Professors
    Q. Bach, J. Tamez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    42–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in MATH C2220 (formerly MATH 280) or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as applications from a variety of disciplines. Introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including series solutions, singular points, Laplace transforms and linear systems. (C-ID MATH 240, 910S [with MATH 284]) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-2, Cal-GETC-2)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–9:20am, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:20am, Tue Thu 3:00pm–4:20pm, Tue Thu 7:00pm–8:20pm