It is for these reasons that this course is focussed entirely on differential equations. The course is presented in two blocks. The first block deals with ordinary differential equations, ie, differential equations in which the unknown function depends only on one variable. Differential equations involving unknown functions of more than one variable are called partial differential equations. These form the subject of Block 2. Our emphasis in this course is on studying the methods of solving ordinary and partial differential equations, with particular reference to their applications in physics.

Block 1: Ordinary Differential Equations:
1. First order ordinary differential equations
2. Second order ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients
3. Second order ordinary differential equations with variable coefficients
4. Some applications of ODEs in physics

Block 2: Partial Differentials Equations:
5. An introduction to partial differential equations
6. Partial differential equations in physics
7. Fourier series
8. Applications of Fourier series to PDEs.

Assessment is by one assignment (30%) and a final examination (70%).

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science.