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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
MAT2062	Differential Equations	Fall	3	0	3	6

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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 be able to critically interpret and discuss the theories, the concepts, the traditions, and the developments in the history of thought which are fundamental for the field of new media, journalism and communication.
2)	To be able to attain written, oral and visual knowledge about technical equipment and software used in the process of news and the content production in new media, and to be able to acquire effective abilities to use them on a professional level.
3)	To be able to get information about the institutional agents and generally about the sector operating in the field of new media, journalism and communication, and to be able to critically evaluate them.
4)	To be able to comprehend the reactions of the readers, the listeners, the audiences and the users to the changing roles of media environments, and to be able to provide and circulate an original contents for them and to predict future trends.
5)	To be able to apprehend the basic theories, the concepts and the thoughts related to neighbouring fields of new media and journalism in a critical manner.
6)	To be able to grasp global and technological changes in the field of communication, and the relations due to with their effects on the local agents.
7)	To be able to develop skills on gathering necessary data by using scientific methods, analyzing and circulating them in order to produce content.
8)	To be able to develop acquired knowledge, skills and competence upon social aims by being legally and ethically responsible for a lifetime, and to be able to use them in order to provide social benefit.
9)	To be able to operate collaborative projects with national/international colleagues in the field of new media, journalism and communication.
10)	To be able to improve skills on creating works in various formats and which are qualified to be published on the prestigious national and international channels.