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MATH 414 (Ordinary Differential Equations)


DESCRIPTION Qualitative analysis of differential equations
PREREQUISITES MATH 410 and 240 (or equivalent)
TOPICS The One-Dimensional Problem
    Existence
    Uniqueness
    Continuation of solutions
    Separable equations
    One-dimensional linear problem
    Input/output structure
Linear Systems
    Linearity property of solutions
    Fundamental matrix solutions
    Variation of constants formula
    Constant coefficient case
    Exponential matrix
    Higher order equations
    Primary responses
    Matrix norms
    Linear perturbations
Autonomous Systems
    Translation property
    Orbits
    Phase plane diagrams
    Biological models
Stability Theory
    Stability notions
    Linear characterization of stability
    Lyapanov Theory
    LaSalle's theorem
The two body problem

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