MATH 266 - 002

This course provides an introduction to basic topics in ordinary differential equations and linear algebra. Topics include first and second-order differential equations, Laplace transform, systems of first-order differential equations, systems of linear algebraic equations, matrix algebra, bases and dimension for vector spaces, linear independence, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.

Prerequisites or Corequisite: MATH 263 or MATH 263A.

Outcomes: Students will learn fundamental results and methods in ordinary differential equations and linear algebra, with a strong emphasis on topics that are particularly relevant for Engineering Science.