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Introduction | |
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Some Basic Mathematical Models | |
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Direction Fields | |
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Solutions of Some Differential Equations | |
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Numerical Approximations: Euler's Method | |
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Classification of Differential Equations | |
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First Order Differential Equations | |
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Linear Equations | |
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Method of Integrating Factors | |
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Separable Equations | |
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Modeling with First Order Equations | |
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Differences Between Linear and Nonlinear Equations | |
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Autonomous Equations and Population Dynamics | |
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Exact Equations and Integrating Factors | |
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Accuracy of Numerical Methods | |
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Improved Euler and Runge-Kutta Methods | |
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Summary | |
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Projects | |
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Harvesting a Renewable Resource | |
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Designing a Drip Dispenser for a Hydrology Experiment | |
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A Mathematical Model of a Groundwater Contaminant Source | |
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Monte Carlo Option Pricing: Pricing Financial Options by Flipping a Coin | |
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Systems of Two First Order Equations | |
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Systems of Two Linear Algebraic Equations | |
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Systems of Two First Order Linear Differential Equations | |
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Homogeneous Linear Systems with Constant Coefficients | |
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Complex Eigenvalues | |
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Repeated Eigenvalues | |
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A Brief Introduction to Nonlinear Systems | |
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Numerical Methods for Systems of First Order Equations | |
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Summary | |
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Projects | |
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Eigenvalue-Placement Design of a Satellite Attitude Control System | |
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Estimating Rate Constants for an Open Two-Compartment Model | |
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The Ray Theory of Wave Propagation | |
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A Blood-Brain Pharmacokinetic Model | |
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Second Order Linear Equations | |
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Definitions and Examples | |
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Theory of Second Order Linear Homogeneous Equations | |
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Linear Homogeneous Equations with Constant Coefficients | |
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Characteristic Equations with Complex Roots | |
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Mechanical and Electrical Vibrations | |
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Nonhomogeneous Equations | |
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Method of Undetermined Coefficients | |
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Forced Vibrations, Frequency Response, and Resonance | |
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Variation of Parameters | |
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Summary | |
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Projects | |
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A Vibration Insulation Problem | |
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Linearization of a Nonlinear Mechanical System | |
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A Spring-Mass Event Problem | |
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Uniformly Distributing Points on a Sphere | |
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Euler-Lagrange Equations | |
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The Laplace Transform | |
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Definition of the Laplace Transform | |
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Properties of the Laplace Transform | |
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The Inverse Laplace Transform | |
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Solving Differential Equations with Laplace Transforms | |
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Discontinuous Functions and Periodic Functions | |
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Differential Equations with Discontinuous Forcing Functions | |
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Impulse Functions | |
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Convolution Integrals and Their Applications | |
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Linear Systems and Feedback Control | |
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Summary | |
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Projects | |
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An Electric Circuit Problem | |
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Effects of Pole Locations on Step Responses of Second Order Systems | |
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The Watt Governor, Feedback Control, and Stability | |
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Systems of First Order Linear Equations | |
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Definitions and Examples | |
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Basic Theory of First Order Linear Systems | |
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Homogeneous Linear Systems with Constant Coefficients | |
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Complex Eigenvalues | |
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Fundamental Matrices and the Exponential of a Matrix | |
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Nonhomogeneous Linear Systems | |
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Defective Matrices | |
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Summary | |
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Projects | |
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A Compartment Model of Heat Flow in a Rod | |
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Earthquakes and Tall Buildings | |
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Controlling a Spring-Mass System to Equilibrium | |
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Nonlinear Differential Equations and Stability | |
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Autonomous Systems and Stability | |
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Almost Linear Systems | |
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Competing Species | |
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Predator-Prey E | |