MATH 5 - Ordinary Differential Equations

    Recent Professors
    SETH LAVENDER, MAHNAZ FIROUZI, AMIT SINGH, ANDREAS MUELLER
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3.5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") or higher. MATH 3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Introduction to differential equations including the conditions under which a unique solution exists, techniques for obtaining solutions, and applications. Techniques include generation of series solutions, use of Laplace Transforms, and the use of eigenvalues to solve linear systems. Generation of exact solutions, approximate solutions, and graphs of solutions using MATLAB.
    Usually Held
    Mon 2:30pm–4:20pm, Wed 2:30pm–3:20pm, Wed 3:30pm–4:45pm, Mon 8:00am–9:45am