MATH 078 - Differential Equations

    Recent Professors
    John A. Banks, Tuanh G. Nguyen, Graciela Cochran, Angela H. Tran
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    42 students
    Difficulty
    6.4Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH 072 with C or better.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4 · UCTCA Area 2A · UCTCA Area UC-M · UCTCA Area UCTCA · UCTCA Area 2
    Description
    Students will study ordinary differential equations and their applications, including methods for solving first order equations, linear equations of arbitrary orders, and systems of linear differential equations. Students are introduced to Laplace transforms, series solutions, and some theoretical aspects of differential equations such as existence and uniqueness of solutions, the phase plane, and stability of equilibrium solutions for autonomous equations.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 6:45am–7:50am, Mon Wed 12:15pm–2:05pm, Mon Wed 12:15pm–2:20pm