Mathematics (MATH)

School of Mathematics and Statistics
Faculty of Science

MATH 1005 [0.5 credit]

Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics

First-order differential equations. Second-order linear equations with constant coefficients, undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters. Systems of equations. Sequences and series, convergence tests, estimation of sums. Power series, Taylor series, remainders. Fourier series.
Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering, or in B.Sc. programs of the Department of Physics (except Double Honours Mathematics and Physics).
Precludes additional credit for MATH 1002, MATH 2001, MATH 2002, MATH 2007, MATH 2404 and MATH 2600.
Prerequisites: i) MATH 1004 or a grade of C- or higher in MATH 1007; and ii) either: successful completion of an OAC in Algebra and Geometry, or MATH 0107 [prior to Fall 2003]; or concurrent registration in MATH 1104 (or MATH 1107), or permission of the School.
Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one hour a week.