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Differential Equations

Compulsory · French Open to Erasmus+ exchange students
ECTS
7
Local Credit
4
Theory + Practice + Lab
4 + 0 + 0
Course Level
Bachelor Degree
Prerequisites
-
Semester
3

Content

Objective

To master: Existence and uniqueness of the solution to ordinary differential equation, Lipschitz condition, second-order linear differential equation, linear system of first-order differential equations.

Course Content

Existence and uniqueness of the solution to ordinary differential equation, Lipschitz condition, second-order linear differential equation, linear system of first-order differential equations.

Course Learning Outcomes

To understand: Existence and uniqueness of the solution to ordinary differential equation, Lipschitz condition, second-order linear differential equation, linear system of first-order differential equations.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Course and exercises

References

Equations différentielles ordinaires, Etudes qualitatives, Dominique Hulin, Notes de Cours à L'université Paris Sud.
Cours de mathématiques, tome 4 : Équations différentielles, intégrales multiples - Cours et exercices corrigés, Jacqueline Lelong-Ferrand et Jean-Marie Arnaudiès, Dunod.
Calcul différentiel et équations différentielles - Sylvie Benzoni-Gavage
Mathématiques tout-en-un pour la licence 2 - Halberstadt, Ramis, Sauloy, Buff, Moulin
Équations différentielles ordinaires - Millot
Équations différentielles ordinaires - Gallouet

Weekly Contents

Theory Topics
Week Weekly Contents
1 Gneralities and first definitions
2 Linear differential equations
3 Linear differential equations with constant coefficients
4 Phase portrait
5 Midterm 1
6 Cauchy-Lipschitz theorem
7 Grönwall's inequality
8 Autonomous vector fields
9 Regular and stationary points
10 midterm 2
11 Lyapunov stability
12 Bifurcations
13 Solution operator
14 Wronskian
Practice Topics
Week Weekly Contents
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Assessment System

Contribution to Overall Grade
Activities Number Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade 4 60
Contribution of final exam to overall grade 1 40
Total 5 100
In-Term Studies
Activities Number Contribution
Assignments 10 5
Presentation 1 5
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 2 50
Project 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Other Applications 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Term Paper/ Project 0 0
Portfolio Study 0 0
Reports 0 0
Learning Diary 0 0
Thesis/ Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Other 0 0
Total 13 60

Relation of Proficiency

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 understands principles of deductive reasoning; has experience to verify well-foundedness and exactness of mathematical statements in systematic ways; X
2 can properly state and use concepts and results of major mathematical interest; X
3 masters current computational techniques and algorithms; has a good ability in their use; can identify relevant tools, among those one has learned, suitable to solve a problem and is able to judge whether or not one is in possession of these tools; X
4 is able to express one’s mathematical ideas in an organised way both in written and oral forms; X
5 understands relations connecting substantial concepts and results; can switch from one viewpoint to another on mathematical objects (pictures, formulae, precise statements, heuristic trials, list of examples,...); X
6 has followed individually a guided learning strategy; has pursued steps toward the resolution of unfamiliar problems; X
7 has a theoretical and practical knowledge in computer science well adapted for learning a programming language;
8 has investigated the relevance of modeling and using mathematical tools in natural sciences and in the professional life; is conscious about historical development of mathematical notions; X
9 has followed introduction to some mathematical or non-mathematical disciplines after one’s proper choice; had experience to learn selected subjects according to one’s proper arrangement; X
10 masters French language as well as other foreign languages, to a level sufficient to study or work abroad. X

ECTS

Activities Number Period Total Workload
Class Hours 14 4 56
Working Hours out of Class 14 6 84
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 2 15 30
Total Workload 170
Total Workload / 25 6.80
Credits ECTS 7