SMN 3043

Ordinary
Differential
Equations
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Department of Mathematics
Faculty of Science and Mathematics
Sultan Idris Education University

SESSION 2 2017/2018

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Head of Department‘s Verification:

Date:

INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Faculty : Faculty Of Science And Mathematics

Department : Mathematics
Semester :2
Session : 2017/2018
Course Name : Ordinary Differential Equations
Course Code : SMN 3043
Credit Hour :3
Pre requisite : Advanced Calculus (TMK2023/SMN 3023)

LECTURER’S INFORMATION:

Name : Dr. Raja Noor Farah Azura bt Raja Ma’amor Shah

E-mail : raja_farah@fsmt.upsi.edu.my
Telephone number : 015-48797408
Room number : Block 1, level 3

Name : Profesor Madya Dr. Nor'ashiqin binti Mohd Idrus

E-mail : norashiqin@fsmt.upsi.edu.my
Telephone number : 015-48797212
Room number : PULAMI Office, Block 9, Ground Floor

COURSE SYNOPSIS:
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of first and higher order,
linear and non linear ordinary differential equations. It discusses various graphical
and analytical methods of solving ordinary differential equations and their
applications in solving real life problems.

RATIONALE OF THE COURSE:

Problem in real life involve the application of ordinary differential equation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Solve ordinary differential equations graphically and analytically.(C3, P2)
2. Verify the solutions of a differential equation. (C3, CT3)
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3. To represent real life problems as the differential equations model.(C4, P2,

A3)
4. Work in teams, communicate effectively, and manage information to improve
the quality of learning.(CS3, TS3, LL2)

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
Communication Skill, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

REFERENCES:
Main Reference:

Zill, D.G. (2013).A first course in differential equations with modeling

applications(10th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Additional References:
Boyce, W.E, & Diprima, R.C. (2001). Elementary differential equations and
boundary value problems. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Ledder, G. (2005). Differential equation: A modeling approach. Boston, MA:

McGraw-Hill.

Nagle, R.K., Saff, E.B., & Snider, A.D. (2011). Fundamentals of differential
equations (8thed).Reading: Addision-Wesley.

METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:

Activity KOM BKMM PBPM KKBP KKU KKP EM

Quiz / /
Assignment / / / /
Test / /
Presentation / /

Abbreviation Skills
KOM Communication Skill
BKMM Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
PBPM Continuous Learning and Information Management
KKBP Team Work Skills
KKU Entrepreneurial Skills
KKP Leadership Skill
EM Professional Ethics and Moral

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STUDENT’s PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Course work Percentage

Details LO %
Quiz 1 LO1,LO2 5
Quiz 2 LO1,LO2 5 60%
Test LO1,LO2,LO3 20
Assignment 1 LO3,LO4 10
Assignment 2 LO3,LO4 20
Final exam LO1,LO2,LO3 40 40%
Total 100%

GRADING SCALE:

Grade Points interval GPA/CGPA

A 80 – 100 4.00
A- 75 – 79 3.75
B+ 70 – 74 3.50
B 65 – 69 3.00
B- 60 – 64 2.75
C+ 55 – 59 2.50
C 50 – 54 2.00
C- 45 – 49 1.75
D+ 40 – 44 1.50
D 35 – 39 1.00
F 0 – 34 0

SOFT SKILS GRADING SCALE:

Scale
4 Excellent
3 Good
2 Moderate
1 Weak

Rubrics as in Buku Kemahiran Insaniah/Soft skills

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WEEK TEACHING SCHEDULE:

*Abbreviation Activity Abbreviation Assessment

*Optional

Week Chapter/Topic Learning outcomes Soft skills Learning Assessment

At the end of each week, the students &
should be able to: Teaching
Activities

1-2 INTRODUCTION TO COURSE Quiz 1,

CURICULUM DESIGN AND  Solve ordinary differential BKMM Lecture,
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN equations graphically and class Test,
analytically.(C3, P2) discussio Final Exam
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO  Verify the solutions of a n
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS differential equation. (C3, CT3)

Definition andTerminology, Initial Value

Problem

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CHAPTER 2: FIRST-ORDER
3-4 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS  Solve ordinary differential BKMM, Lecture Quiz 2,
equations graphically and PBPM, and class Test,
Direction field, separable variables, linear analytically.(C3, P2) KOM, discussio Final Exam
equations, exact equations, solutions by  Verify the solutions of a KKBP n,
substitutions. differential equation. (C3, CT3) Group
 Work in teams, communicate work
effectively, and manage
information to improve the quality
of learning.(CS3, TS3, LL2)

5-6 CHAPTER 3: MODELING WITH FIRST-  Solve ordinary differential BKMM, Lecture Test,
ORDER DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS equations graphically and PBPM, and class Assignment
analytically.(C3, P2) KOM, discussio 1,
Linear Models-(Growth and Decay;  Verify the solutions of a KKBP n, Final Exam
Newton Law of Cooling/Warming; Series differential equation. (C3, CT3) Group
Circuits),  To represent real life problems as work
Nonlinear Models-(Logistic Equation, the differential equations
Second Order Chemical Reaction) model.(C4, P2, A3)
 Work in teams, communicate
effectively, and manage
information to improve the quality
of learning.(CS3, TS3, LL2)

7-10 CHAPTER 4: HIGHER-ORDER  Solve ordinary differential BKMM, Lecture Quiz 2,

DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS equations graphically and PBPM, and class Final Exam
analytically.(C3, P2)

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Initial-Value and Boundary-Value  Verify the solutions of a KOM, discussio

Problems, Homogeneous Equations, differential equation. (C3, CT3) KKBP n,
Homogeneous Linear Second Order  To represent real life problems as Group
DifferentialEquation with Constant the differential equations work,
Coefficient. model.(C4, P2, A3) Presentat
Non-homogeneous Linear Second Order  Work in teams, communicate ion
Differential Equation with effectively, and manage
ConstantCoefficient information to improve the quality
(UndeterminedCoefficients– of learning.(CS3, TS3, LL2)
SuperpositionApproach)

11-12  Solve ordinary differential BKMM, Lecture Assignment

CHAPTER 5: MODELLING WITH equations graphically and PBPM, and class 2,
HIGHER-ORDER DIFFERENTIAL analytically.(C3, P2) KOM, discussio Group
EQUATIONS  Verify the solutions of a KKBP n, presentation
differential equation. (C3, CT3) Group
Spring/mass systems (free undamped
 To represent real life problems as work,
motion, free damped motion, free driven presentati
the differential equations
motion, series circuit). on
model.(C4, P2, A3)
 Work in teams, communicate
effectively, and manage
information to improve the quality
of learning.(CS3, TS3, LL2)

13-14 CHAPTER 6: THE LAPLACE  Solve ordinary differential BKMM Lecture Final Exam
TRANSFORM equations graphically and and class
analytically.(C3, P2) discussio
Definition of the Laplacetransform, Inverse  Verify the solutions of a n
Transform, Transforms of Derivatives differential equation. (C3, CT3)

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TUTORIAL/LAB/WORKSHOP PLAN

No Topic Learning Outcome Soft skill Learning Assessment

&Teaching
Activities
1

Reminder:
1. Students must attend all lectures, tutorials, laboratory, studio or other activities related to the course, including courses with no final examination
(perkara 4.1dan 4.3)
2. Student with attendance of less than 80% will not be allowed to sit for final examination. (perkara 4.2)
3. Perkara 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 can be waived for students who suffer from health problems and must be certified by government or UPSI panel clinic
medical officer.
4. Student who has to represent UPSI/State/Country in activity that is directed by the government or UPSI, is required to obtain a recommendation
letter from the Dean and must be approved by the Academic Affairs Division.

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