Course Course

Name of Course L T P Credit

Type Code
DC MCC502 Differential Equations 3 0 0 9

Course Objective
The objective of the course is to understand the theory of ordinary and partial differential equations and their utility in
solving real-world problems arising in mathematical physics and engineering.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
 have a broad understanding of formulation and solution of ODEs & IVP.
 It also provides idea of solving different classes of second order diff. eqs.
 It helps students in understanding how the equations with analytic coeffs. are treated with Bessel and Legendre
equations presented as examples of practical importance.
 Develop understanding both rigorous skills in the theory and applications of partial differential equations and a
deeper insight into the subject.
 To understand different classes of PDEs arising in real-world situations & how to use them.

Unit Lecture
Topics to be Covered Learning Outcome
No. Hours
ODEs: Basic concept and Introduction, Initial value Understand the formulation and
problems, Existence and uniqueness and continuity solution of ODEs & IVP. Also know
theorems, Series solution around an ordinary point and a whether solution exist and unique,
regular singular point, the method of Frobenius.. whether such solution exists on a
1 5
larger interval or not. It also provides
idea of solving second order diff.
eqs. using series solution and
Frobenius method.
Bessel differential equation, Bessel functions properties, It helps students in understanding
Generating function, Legendre differential equation, how the equations with analytic
2 Legendre function, Orthogonal property of Legendre 7 coeffs. are treated with Bessel and
polynomials, Generating function. Legendre equations presented as
examples of practical importance.
Two-point boundary value problems, Green’s functions, This will help in handling Boundary
3 Self-adjoint Eigen value problems, Sturm-Liouville 7 and Eigen value problems arise in
systems. physical and engineering systems.
PDEs: Linear and Quasi linear equations, Partial Develop understanding both rigorous
Differential Equations of second order with constant and skills in the theory and applications
4 6
variable coefficients, of partial differential equations and a
deeper insight into the subject.
Classification and reduction of second order equations to To understand different classes of
5 canonical form, Cauchy, Neumann and Dirichlet problems. 6 PDEs arising in real-world situations
& how to use them.
Solution of Laplace, wave and unsteady heat equations by Students will learn how to use
6 variable-separable method, solution of wave and unsteady 8 different methods for solving the real
heat equations in non-homogeneous cases. physical problems

Text Books:
1. T. Myint-U, Ordinary Differential Equations, North-Holland, New York (1978).
2. T. Myint-U, Lokenath Debnath, Linear Partial Differential Equations for Scientists & Engineers. 4th
Edition Birkhauser.
Reference Books:
1. G. F. Simmons, Differential Equations with Applications and Historical Notes, Tata McGraw-Hill Edition,
Delhi (2003).
2. S. Ahmad and M.R.M. Rao, Theory of ODEs with Applications to Biology & Engineering
3. W.W. Bell, Special Functions for Scientists and Engineers, Van Nostrand Ltd. (1968).