Mathematics 260 - Differential Equations
Spring
2022
01
4.00
Amanda L. Folsom
MF 01:30 PM-02:20 PM; TTH 01:00 PM-01:50 PM
Amherst College
MATH-260-01-2122S
SMUD207; SMUD205
afolsom@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. Four class hours per week.
Requisite: MATH 211 or consent of the instructor. Limited to 25 students. Spring semester. Professor Folsom.