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  Course Description
Course Name : Differential Equations

Course Code : MF 231

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 8

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ZEYNEP YAPTI ÖZKURT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Apply the Solution method of differential equation methods to the physics problem
establish the diferential equation of the physics problem and solve them

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To apply the solution method of differential equation to physics problem

Course Contents : classification of differential equation, solution methods of differential equation, application

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture hall of faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Classification of differential equations Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
2 Initial value and boundary value problems and existence of solution Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
3 Exact differential equation Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
4 Seperable differential equation, Linear and Bernoulli equations Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
5 Equations reducible to second rank Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
6 The basic theory of linear equations, reduction of order Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
7 Homogeneous equations with constant coefficients and non-homogeneous equations Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
8 Mid-term exam Mid-term exam Mid-term exam
9 Method of undetermined coefficients and the differential operator Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
10 Parameter changes, Cauchy-Euler equation Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
11 Power series solutions of differential equations Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
12 series solution around the singular point Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
13 Laplace transforms Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
14 Inverse Laplace transforms Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
15 Application of Laplace transforms to the linear equations with constant coefficients Study the relevant chapter in the book, Lecture and discussion
16/17 Final exam Final exam Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Differential Equations, Shepley L. Ross, Blaisdell Pub. Co., London, (1964)
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics. 0
2 Know the importance of individual development. 2
3 Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. 2
4 Design experiments in the field of physics. 0
5 Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 2
6 Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. 4
7 Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area. 5
8 Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 4
9 Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. 3
10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 2
11 Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 0
12 Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 2
13 Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 0
14 Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 1
15 Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. 0
16 Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 1
17 Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 1
18 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 8 112
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 200
Total Workload / 25 (h): 8
ECTS Credit: 8