MATHS 2102 - Differential Equations II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MATHS 2102 Course Differential Equations II Coordinating Unit Mathematical Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3.5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites MATHS 1012 Incompatible MATHS 2201, MATHS 2106 Assessment Ongoing assessment, examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Trent Mattner
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
- understand that physical systems can be described by differential equations
- understand the practical importance of solving differential equations
- understand the differences between initial value and boundary value problems (IVPs and BVPs)
- appreciate the importance of establishing the existence and uniqueness of solutions
- recognise an appropriate solution method for a given problem
- classify differential equations
- analytically solve a wide range of ordinary differential equations (ODEs)
- obtain approximate solutions of ODEs using graphical and numerical techniques
- use Fourier analysis in differential equation solution methods
- solve classical linear partial differential equations (PDEs)
- solve differential equations using computer software
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-11 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-11 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
- Course notes: Differential Equations II, various authors, University of Adelaide (2021).
- Instructional videos covering the material in the course notes
Recommended Resources
Kreyszig, E. (2011), Advanced engineering mathematics, 10th edn, Wiley.
Strogatz, S. (2000), Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos with Applications to Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering, Perseus Publishing. [electronic copy from UoA library available here]Online Learning
This course uses MyUni exclusively for providing electronic resources, such as the textbook, videoed lectures, tutorial questions, assignments, sample solutions, quizzes (for self-testing) discussion boards, sample test/examination etc. Students must make appropriate use of all these resources to succeed in this course. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course relies on course videos, online quizzes and seminars to guide students through the material, workshops for peer and tutor support, and a sequence of written assignments that provide opportunities for students to practise techniques and develop their understanding of the course.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Quantity Workload hours Course videos and quizzes 72 Seminars 12 12 Workshops 11 22 Test 1 10 Assignments 6 40 TOTALS 156 Learning Activities Summary
The course will explore and develop the following.- First-order ordinary differential equations
- One-dimensional autonomous ODE models
- Second- and higher-order ODEs
- Partial differential equations
- Representing periodic functions by Fourier series
- Series solutions of ODEs
- More partial differential equations
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Type Weighting Learning Outcomes Quizzes Formative and Summative 6 % All Assignments Formative and Summative 24 % All Test Summative 10 % All Exam Summative 60 % All Assessment Related Requirements
To pass the course the student must attain:- an aggregate score of 50%, and
- at least 40% on the final examination.
Assessment Detail
Assessment Item Distributed Due Date Weighting Quizzes Weekly Weekly 6 % Assignment 1 Week 2 Week 4 4 % Assignment 2 Week 4 Week 6 4 % Assignment 3 Week 6 Week 8 4 % Assignment 4 Week 8 Week 10 4 % Assignment 5 Week 10 Week 12 4 % Assignment 6 Week 12 Week 13 4 % Test Week 8 10 % Exam Exam period 60 % Submission
Assignments must be submitted according to the policies and procedures published on the MyUni course site.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
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- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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