3units First order differential equations and phase lines. Linear systems. Phase portraits. Classification of planar linear systems. Existence and uniqueness of solutions. Flows. Stability of equilibria and periodic orbits. Applications in the physical sciences and engineering.
Prerequisite(s):MATH 39 and one of MATH 33A or MATH 34, both with a grade of C- or better; or MATH 33LA (with a grade of C- or better). Grading: Graded