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SOCIOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
MAT2062 Differential Equations Fall 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜLSEMAY YİĞİT
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. NAFİZ ARICA
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course covers the fundamental concepts of an introductory level of elementary differential equations with basic concepts, theory, solution methods and applications. Main goal is to develop the basics of modeling at an introductory level and connect this step to the theoretical and methodological resource of mathematics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Classify differential equations and determine the existence and uniqueness of solutions of Initial Value Problems
2. Solve first order separable and linear differential equations
3. Use substitution methods to solve homogeneous and Bernoulli equations
4. Solve exact differential equations
5. Solve the higher order linear homogeneous and nonhomogeneous differential equations
6. Solve the systems of linear differential equations
7. Solve differential equations by using Laplace transform method

Course Content

In this course basic concepts of elementary differential equations will be covered. The solution techniques for the different types of first order differential equations will be given and the solution methods will be taught. The higher order linear differential equations and solution methods will be discussed. The systems of linear equations will be covered with different techniques. Finally, the Laplace Transform method will be taught to solve linear differential equations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Classification of differential equations, Explicit solution, implicit solution, Initial Value Problems, Integrals as General and Particular Solutions.
2) Existence and Uniqueness of Solution. Separable Differential Equations.
3) First Order Linear Differential Equations.
4) Substitutions methods. Homogeneous Differential Equations. Bernoulli Differential Equations.
5) Exact Differential Equations.
6) Population models. Reducible second order equations.
7) Theory of Higher Order Linear Differential Equations, Existence and Uniqueness Theorem, Linear Dependence and Independence, Representation of Solutions for Homogeneous and Nonhomogeneous Cases.
8) Homogeneous Linear Equations with Constant Coefficients. Euler Equations.
9) Solution of Nonhomogeneous Linear Differential Equations. Method of Undetermined Coefficients.
10) Solution of Nonhomogeneous Linear Differential Equations. Method of Variation of Parameters.
11) Theory of Systems of Linear Differential Equations.
12) The Eigenvalue Method for Systems of Linear Differential Equations.
13) Laplace Transforms: Definition of the Laplace Transform, Properties of the Laplace Transform. Inverse Laplace Transform.
14) Solution of Differential Equations by using Laplace Transform.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems by C. Henry Edwards & D. E.Penney, sixth edition

References: Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations” by Shepley L. Ross. Fourth Edition, John Wiley and Sons.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 45
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2) To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3) To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5) To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6) To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7) To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8) To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9) To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10) To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11) To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12) To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.