Mathematics 260 - Differential Equations
Spring
2017
01
4.00
Gabriel Sosa Castillo
MW 02:00PM-02:50PM; T 01:00PM-01:50PM; F 02:00PM-02:50PM
Amherst College
MATH-260-01-1617S
CONV 207; MERR 300B; CONV 207
gsosa@amherst.edu
The study of differential equations is an important part of mathematics that involves many topics, both theoretical and practical. The course will cover first- and second-order ordinary differential equations, basic theorems concerning existence and uniqueness of solutions and continuous dependence on parameters, long-term behavior of solutions and approximate solutions. The focus of the course will be on connecting the theoretical aspects of differential equations with real-world applications from physics, biology, chemistry, and engineering. Four class hours per week.
Requisite: MATH 211 or consent of the instructor. Spring semester. Visiting Professor Sosa Castillo.