JSPM University Pune
S.Y. B. Tech “AIML, CE, CSE, DS, ENTC, IT and RAI”
Course Title: Ordinary Differential Equations and
Course Type:
Multivariate Calculus
Course Code:
Teaching Scheme: (Hrs./Week) Examination Scheme:
230GMAB07_03
Lecture (L) : 2
Tutorial (T) : 1 CIE : 100 Marks
Credits: 03
Practical (P) : 0 ESE: 100 Marks
Experiential Learning (EL):0
Course Objectives:
• Develop proficiency in solving first-order and higher-order differential equations
using various methods.
• apply multivariate calculus techniques to solve problems involving functions of
multiple variables.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by applying differential equations
and multivariate calculus concepts to engineering scenarios
Course Outcomes (CO’s): On completion of the course, the learner will be able to
CO1: solve ordinary differential equations
CO2: apply concepts of ordinary differential equations to solve problems.
CO3: solve second-order ordinary differential equation
CO4: remember the basic concepts of Laplace transforms
CO5: apply the concepts of Laplace transform to solve problems.
CO6: apply multivariate calculus techniques to solve problems involving functions of
multiple variables
Course Contents
Unit I Ordinary Differential Equations (7 Hrs)
Formation of Differential Equations, Solution of first order first-degree differential
Equations, Exact differential equations, reducible to exact, Linear differential equations,
reducible to the linear differential equation
Unit II Applications of Differential Equations (7 Hrs)
Orthogonal Trajectories, Newton’s Law of cooling, Kirchhoff's law of electric circuits, Law
of growth and decay, Heat flow Equation
Unit III Higher order Ordinary Differential Equations (8 Hrs)
Homogeneous Linear Differential equations with constant coefficients, Non-homogeneous
Linear Differential equations with constant coefficients, Method of undetermined
coefficients, Variation of parameters
Unit IV Laplace Transform (7 Hrs)
Definition and properties, Laplace transforms of common functions, Unit step function,
Dirac delta function, convolution theorem
Unit V Applications of Laplace Transform (7 Hrs)
Solving ODEs using Laplace transform, inverse Laplace transform
Unit VI Functions of several variables (9 Hrs)
Functions of several variables, level curves and level surfaces, directional derivatives,
differentiability, chain rule, extreme values and saddle point.
Learning Resources
Textbooks:
1. G. B. Thomas, “Thomas Calculus”, Pearson’s Publication, 13th edition.
2. Erwin Kreyszing, ‘Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley Eastern Ltd,10th
edition
Reference Books:
1. B. V. Ramana, “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Limited, 13th edition
2. M. D. Raisinghania, “Ordinary and Partial differential equations”, S. Chand
Publications New Delhi, 16th Edition.
3. Peter V. O‟ Neil, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Thomson Brooks / Cole,
Singapore, 7th edition.