AMAT 314 Applied Differential Equations

This course is a survey of important applications and solution methods for differential equations, both linear and non-linear, related to engineering technology. Topics include the study of systems of ordinary differential equations using eigenvectors and eigenvalues, numerical solutions of first- and second-order equations and systems of equations, initial value problems, Laplace Transformations, separation of variables, and the solution of elementary partial differential equations using Fourier series. Emphasis will be placed on examples including structural analysis, material properties, vibrations, and fluid dynamics. Scientific computing applications, including Excel with VBA and other selected languages, will be utilized to visualize and solve engineering problems.
Prerequisite(s): AMAT 312 with a C or better and AMAT 313 with a C or better.
Corequisite(s): ENGT 314