Differential Equations I
Mathematics · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Only, Every Year
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MATH-2102 prerequisites
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Minimum grade of C in MATH-1103
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- PHYS HONOURS BSc IN PHYSICS
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Description
This is an introduction to differential equations including the following topics: solution of first order equations, reduction techniques, solution of nth order linear differential equations, and the Laplace transform method.
Requisite courses
MATH-1101, or MATH-1103 and MATH-1104 [prerequisite(s)]; MATH-1201 (must be taken previously or at the same time as this course).
Note
Students who have already completed MATH-1201(3) or the former MATH-2201(6) should inform registration staff that they have standing in one of the corequisite courses.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.