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EDISON STATE COLLEGE
Arts & Sciences
COMMON COURSE SYLLABUS
Professor: Dr. Ron Smith Office Location: O-211
E-mail: rsmith@edison.edu Phone Number: (239)489-9446
Office Hours: by appointment Semester: Summer B
I. COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE, CATALOG DESCRIPTION, CREDIT HOURS.
MAP 2302 – Differential Equations – AA 4 Credits
This course presents methods of solutions for first order equations. Selected applications also covered are higher-order equations, Laplace transforms, and non-linear solutions. A graphing calculator, TI-89, or equivalent, is required. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to demonstrate competence for the general education mathematics requirement.
II. PREREQUISITES FOR THE COURSE:
MAC 2312 or permission of instructor
III. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION: Topic Outline
• Identification of dependent, independent, linear, and non-linear equations
• Separation of variables
• Substitution techniques
• Exact Differential Equations
• Integrating Factors
• Higher Order Differential Equations
• Undetermined Coefficients
• Laplace Transforms
• Inverse Transforms
• Application of Differential Equations
• Shifting theorems
• Derivatives and integrals of Laplace transforms
IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT:
General Education Competencies:
General education courses must meet all the following outcomes. All other courses will meet one or more of these outcomes.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
Communication (COM): To communicate (read, write, speak, listen) effectively using standard English and apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals: Students will fulfill this competency by presenting and/or evaluating solution techniques for...
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