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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
MATH.APP.420

Differential Equations, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
MATH.APP.420
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Intermediate studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jani Jokela
Responsible teacher:
Heikki Orelma until 2.9.2024
Responsible teacher:
Pasi Raumonen
Responsible teacher:
Simo Ali-Löytty
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Computing Sciences Studies 100 %
Core content
  • Solving and basic theory of first order differential equations (separable, exact, integrating factor, general linear)
  • Second order linear differential equations and the method of undetermined coefficients for inhomogeneous equations.
  • Precise presentation of existence and uniqueness theorems for first order systems of differential equations.
  • Linear systems of differential equations, solution space of homogeneous equation, solution theory of constant coefficient systems and variation of constants.
  • Higher order linear differential equations.
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Compulsory prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Lectures in English are not implemented in the academic year 2024-2025. However, the course can be completed in English in the academic year 2024-2025 by passing an exam that is organised in the fourth period.
Completion of all options is required.

Exam

01.10.2024 01.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
10.12.2024 10.12.2024
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
07.05.2025 07.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
07.05.2025 07.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)

Participation in teaching

03.03.2025 27.04.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Completion option 2

Exam

01.10.2024 01.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
10.12.2024 10.12.2024
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
07.05.2025 07.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
07.05.2025 07.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)