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MATH 238 Differential Equations (5 credits)



Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
Prerequisite MATH& 153  or MATH& 163  with a grade of 2.0 or higher (MATH 205  recommended) or instructor permission.

Course Description
This course covers first and second order differential equations with applications to the sciences and engineering, an introduction to higher order equations, Laplace transforms, and systems of linear differential equations.

Student Outcomes
1. Solve first order, second order, higher order, and systems of differential equations using all the analytic, graphical, and numeric techniques described in the course content, including use of the Laplace transform.
2. Model and solve diverse problems in sciences and engineering using differential equations.
3. Write clear, correct, and complete solutions to mathematical problems and basic mathematical proofs.



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