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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
MEY132Optional Topics in Differential EquationsElective126
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to comprehend ordinary differential equations from mathematical and physical aspects.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1Knows the basic concepts.
2Learns First Order Differential Equations and Applications.
3Knows Higher Order Linear Differential Equations with Constant and Variable Coefficients.
4Learns Higher Order Nonlinear Differential Equations.
5Solves Systems of Linear Differential Equations.
6Finds series solutions.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
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Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Basic Concepts, First Order Differential Equations and Applications, Higher Order Linear Differential Equations with Constant and Variable Coefficients, Higher Order Nonlinear Differential Equations, Systems of Linear Differential Equations, Series Solutions
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Basic Concepts: Definition of differential equation, classification, solution of a differential equation
2First Order Differential Equations: Separable Equations, Homogeneous Equations, Linear Equations
3First Order Differential Equations: Bernoulli's Equation, Exact differential equations, Integral Multiplier, Ricatti Equation
4Applications of First Order Differential Equations: Orthogonal trajectories, Increase and Decrease, Cooling, Applications of nonlinear equations
5First Order and Higher Order Differential Equations
6Some Higher Order Nonlinear Differential Equations
7Higher Order Linear Differential Equations
8Mıd Exam
9Solutions of Linear Equations, Linear Homogeneous Equations
10Undefined Constants Method, Changing Constants Method
11Cauchy-Euler Differential Equation
12Applications of Second Order Differential Equations
13Systems of Differential Equations: Examples of Systems, Operator Method, First Order Systems, First Order Linear Systems, Matrix Formulation
14Systems of Differential Equations: Simple Theory of First Order Linear Systems, Eigenvalue-Eigenvector Method for Solutions of First Order Linear Systems with Constant Coefficients
15Fınal Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Brain Storming10220
Self Study20360
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11010
Individual Study for Final Examination41560
Homework9327
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)180
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