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444 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402

MAT 2310 Elementary Differential Equations

Solutions and applications of ordinary differential equations including separable, exact, homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear equations and others. Numerical approximation methods as well as substitutions, the total differential, separation of variables, integrating factors, undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, Laplace Transforms and power series methods are covered.

Prerequisites: MAT 2280

Course Outcomes
  • Solve ordinary first order differential equations.
  • Model real world applications of electrical circuits,population growth and Newton's Law of Cooling using differential equations.
  • Evaluate the Laplace Transform and Inverse Laplace Transform of functions.
  • Approximate solutions to differential equations and initial value problems using direction fields and Euler’s method.
Credit Hours: 4
  • Classroom: 4 hours
  • Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
  • Department: Mathematics
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: No
Available Sections
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Location to be announced
Faculty: Williams
Term: Spring 2022
Format: Credit earned though an agreement between faculty and student. Can be longer or shorter than normal term.
Restrictions: Independent Study Student
Note: Webcam Required
Course Fee: $18.00
Open Seats: 1
Section: 100
Open Seats: 1
Section: 100
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 1, Rm 335
Faculty: Williams
Term: Spring 2022
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled day(s) and time(s).
Course Fee: $18.00
Open Seats: 18
Meets: MW from 5:30PM to 7:20PM
Section: N00
Open Seats: 18
Meets: MW from
5:30PM to 7:20PM
Section: N00
Virtual Learning
Virtual Learning
Faculty: Williams
Term: Spring 2022
Format: Course meets virtually during scheduled day(s) and time(s), with some online content. Check the schedule to confirm days and times your class will meet virtually. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Note: Webcam required
Course Fee: $18.00
Open Seats: 9
Meets: MW from 5:30PM to 7:20PM
Section: N01
Open Seats: 9
Meets: MW from
5:30PM to 7:20PM
Section: N01