MATH 285 - Differential Equations

    Recent Professors
    D. Greenheck, M. Lines
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    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
    The 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 and systems of equations, including establishing when solutions exist and various techniques for obtaining solutions (series solutions, Laplace transforms, separation of variables, variation of parameters. etc.) (C-ID MATH 250) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-2, CSU-B4, IGETC-2A, Cal-GETC-2)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 3:30pm–4:50pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am