Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Differential Equations I MAT231 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Lecturing
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. İlhame AMİRALİ
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. İlhame AMİRALİ (Güz)
Goals To introduce, examine and solve differential equations
Course Content Basic concepts; First order equations; Existence and uniqueness teorem; Equations separated variables; Homogen equations; Exact differential equations; Integral multiplier;Linear equation; Bernoulli and Ricatti equations; Geometric and physical applications; Clairant and Lagrange equations; Second order homogen and inhomogen equations with linear fixed coefficient; nth order homogen and inhomogen equations with linear fixed coefficient; Variation method of variables; Boundary value problems
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 This course will enable one to improve thought and analysis skill
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic concepts; solutions,first order equations Class Hours
2. Week Existence and uniqueness teorem Class Hours
3. Week Equations separated variables Class Hours
4. Week Homogen equations Class Hours
5. Week Exact differential equations Class Hours
6. Week Integral multiplier;Linear equation Class Hours
7. Week Bernoulli and Ricatti equations Class Hours
8. Week Midterm Class Hours
9. Week Geometric and physical applications Class Hours
10. Week Clairant and Lagrange equations Class Hours
11. Week Second order homogen and inhomogen equations with linear fixed coefficient Class Hours
12. Week nth order homogen and inhomogen equations with linear fixed coefficient Class Hours
13. Week Variation method of parameters Class Hours
14. Week Initial and boundary value problems Class Hours
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Acquiring knowledge on theories and practice of education in general, subject teaching in particular, and the basic concepts and theories of the related disciplines,
2 Knowing how to obtain information geared towards lifelong learning,
3 Doing effective educational planning, organizing and evaluating based on theoretical and practical content matter and in relation to the needs of the learners,
4 Utilizing educational technologies in a variety of educational settings,
5 Analyzing studies in the field with a scientific perspective, assessing the findings and offering solutions,
6 Acquiring academic literacy and minimum B1 level competence at a foreign language in order to pursue the global developments in the area of study,
7 Pursuing the scientific discussions in the field and interpreting them through scientific examination,
8 Forming scientific study platforms in order to solve the problems in practice,
9 Preparing and conducting solution-based projects in response to social problems in an effort to contribute to the School-Society collaboration
10 Following the developments in the field through professional activities such as literature reviews, seminars, conferences and workshops, and sharing them with other expert and non-expert individuals,
11 Being an innovative and self-confident intellectual with a sense of society, environment, social justice and respect for ethical values.
12 To be able to analyse the notions and ideas in the field by using scientific methods, to identify problems, and to develop solutions based on proofs and researches
13 To be able to gain ability of doing academic research
14 To be able to work interactively
15 To be able gain necessary computer software for further studies
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY1 5
PY2 5
PY3 3
PY4 2
PY5 1
PY6 1
PY7 5
PY8 5
PY9 4
PY10 5
PY11 1
PY12 5
PY13 3
PY14 2
PY15 1
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1.Shepley L. Ross, Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations, Ginn and Company, 1966
  • 2.W.F.Boyce and R.C. Di Prima, Elementary Differential Equations, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1977
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 14 1 14
Homework 2 14 1 14
Final 1 2 2
Practice 14 2 28
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 130
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0