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COURSE SYLLABUS
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
1ST Semester, AY 2022 - 2023

COLLEGE : ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT : MECHANICAL
COURSE CODE : COE 201
COURSE TITLE : DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
COURSE UNITS : 3 Units Lecture
PRE – REQUISITES: CALCULUS 2
FACULTY: Engr. Zedrick T. Farin
[email protected]

CONSULTATION HOURS:
Monday 2:00 – 5:00

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course COE 201 (Differential Equations) is intended for all engineering
students to have a firm foundation on differential equations in preparation for their
degree-specific advanced mathematics courses. It covers first order differential
equations, nth order linear differential equations and systems of first order linear
differential equations. It also introduces the concept of Laplace Transforms in solving
differential equations. The students are expected to be able to recognize different
kinds of differential equations, determine the existence and uniqueness of solution,
select the appropriate methods of solution, and interpret the obtained solution.
Students are also expected to relate differential equations to various practical
engineering and scientific problems as well as employ computer technology in
solving and verifying solutions.

University Vision

Bulacan State University is a progressive knowledge-generating institution,

globally recognized for excellent instruction, pioneering research, and responsive
community engagements.

University Mission
 Bulacan State University exists to produce highly competent, ethical and
service-oriented professionals that contribute to the sustainable socio-economic
growth and development of the nation

Core Values: SOAR BulSU!

Service to God and Community
Order and Peace
Assurance of Quality and Accountability
Respect and Responsibility
The BulSU Ideal Graduates Attributes (BIG A) reflect the graduate’s capacity as:
a. highly and globally competent;
b. ethical and service-oriented citizen;
c. analytical and critical thinker; and
d. reflective life-long learner.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

Program Educational Objectives (PEO) University Mission

BIG A-a BIG A-b BIG A-c BIG A-d

PEO 1. Be equipped with the skills in ✔

planning, leading, organizing and
controlling resources such as manpower,
equipment, materials and energy

PEO 2. Provide technical knowledge and ✔ ✔ ✔

expertise in engineering analysis and
design to provide the solution and sustain
the demands and needs of the community
and of the region

PEO 3. Assure the quality of the work and ✔ ✔

check against with the sustainability,
occupational safety and health standards,
policies and laws nationally and globally

PEO 4. Participate in activities that ✔

promote and support socio - economic
development nationally and globally
PEO 5. Practice the career in Mechanical ✔ ✔
Engineering including a leading role in
Thermal systems such as Air conditioning
and Refrigeration or Power generation, or
in the Design of Machineries

Program Outcomes (PO)

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:

PROGRAM Program Educational Objectives

OUTCOMES
PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3 PEO 4 PEO 5

a) Apply knowledge ✔
of mathematics
and science to
solve mechanical
engineering
problems

b) Design and ✔
conduct
experiments, as
well as to analyze
and interpret data

c) Design a system, ✔ ✔ ✔
component or
process to meet
desired needs
within realistic
constraints, in
accordance with
standards

d) Function in ✔ ✔ ✔
multidisciplinary
and multi -
cultural teams

e) Identify, formulate ✔ ✔
and solve
 mechanical
engineering
problems

f) Understand ✔
professional and
ethical
responsibility

g) Communicate ✔ ✔ ✔
effectively

h) Understand the ✔ ✔
impact of
mechanical
engineering
solutions in a
global, economic,
environmental
and societal
context

i) Recognize the ✔ ✔ ✔
need for, and
engage in life -
long learning

j) Know ✔ ✔ ✔
contemporary
issues

k) Use technique, ✔ ✔
skills and modern
engineering tools
necessary for
mechanical
engineering
practice

l) Know and ✔ ✔
understand
engineering and
management
principles as a
 member and
leader of a team,
and to manage
projects in a
multidisciplinary
environment

Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes Relationship to Program Outcomes

After completing this course, the student a b c d e f g h i j k l

must be able to:

LO1. Review the basics of differentiation

and integration including the formula and
solving techniques of each method that I
will be integrated in evaluating problems
in differential equation.

LO2. Identify whether the given

differential equation is an ordinary or
I
partial, as well as with its order and
degree.

LO3. Verify the given expression if it is a

solution of the corresponding D.E by I
following the techniques in differentiation.

LO4. Form a differential equation out

I
from an algebraic physical statement.

LO5. Separate the variables ( x∧ y ) into a

readily integrable form by using algebraic I
simplification techniques.

LO6. Reduce the given equation in the I

 dy f 1 (x , y )
form = , where f 1 ( x , y ) and
dx f 2 (x , y )
f 2 ( x , y ) are homogenous functions of the
same degree in x , y .

LO7. Transform the simplified

homogenous equation into a variable
I
y x
separable form by using v= ∨v= .
x y

LO8. Verify if the given first-order

differential equation of the form
M ( x , y ) dx+ N ( x , y ) dy =0 is exact through
I
testing of exactness:
∂ M ( x , y ) ∂ N (x , y)
= .
∂y ∂x

LO9. Determine the integrating factor

either by regrouping the terms of the
I
equation or by following the several
working rules suggested by references.

LO10. Convert differential equations into

exact by multiplying the corresponding
I
integrating factor into the original
equation.

LO11. Find the primitive or general

solution (and particular solution if
I
conditions are given) of exact differential
equation.

LO12. Identify whether the given

I
equation is linear or non-linear.

LO13. Arrange the terms present in the I

equation so that it will be in the linear
dy
form: + P ( x ) ⋅ y=Q(x ) or
dx
dx
+ P ( y ) ⋅ x=Q ( y ) .
dy

LO14. Evaluate the quantities P and Q

using the formula:

[∫ ]
❑ ❑
−∫ ❑P ( x ) dx ❑ ∫ ❑ P ( x ) dx
y=e ❑
❑Q( x)e ❑
dx +C if the
❑
I
equation is linear in y, and

[∫ ]
❑ ❑
−∫ ❑ P ( y ) dy ❑ ∫ ❑ P ( y ) dy
x=e ❑
❑ Q( y )e ❑
dy +C if it is
❑

linear in x .

LO15. Transform a Bernoulli differential

dy n
equation of the form + P ( x ) ⋅ y=Q ( x ) y
dx
dx n I
or + P ( y ) ⋅ x=Q( y )⋅ x into a linear form
dy
using a corresponding substituting
variable u.

LO16. Find the primitive or general

I
solution of Bernoulli differential equation.

LO17. Establish the governing first-order

differential equation based on physical I
principles underlying the problem.

LO18. Find the primitive of the translated

equation using the methods of solving I
first-order D.E.

LO19. Determine the particular solution

by assigning the given initial or boundary I
conditions.

LO20. Compute the Laplace transform I

function F (s ) of the function f (t) using
 ∞

the definition: F ( s )=L ( f )=∫ ❑e

− st
f ( t ) dt .
0

LO21. Apply the properties of Laplace

transform including the linearity property,
I
shifting property, and property of
differentiation.

LO22. Determine the Laplace transform

of the derivative of the function f (n) of any
I
order which is piecewise continuous on
every finite interval on the semi-axis t ≥ 0 .

LO23. Write the partial fraction

decomposition of F ( s ) to make the I
function into a recognizable form.

LO24. Determine the inverse Laplace

transform f ( t ) of F ( s ) which are in a
I
recognizable form or the result from
partial fraction decomposition.

LO25. Compute the Laplace transform of

each term in the given differential I
equation.

LO26. Solve the resulting equation for

I
L [ y ( t ) ] =Y ( s ) .

LO27. Determine y ( t ) by computing the

I
inverse Laplace transform of Y ( s ).

Note: (I) Introductory Course to an Outcome (E) Enabling Course to an Outcome (D) Demonstrative
Course to an Outcome
LEARNING EPISODES:

Learning Learning Suggested

Topics Week
Outcomes Activities Assessments

Unit 1. General Concepts and Definitions

Module 1. Introduction to Differential Equations

A. Differentiation and Integration Techniques: A Review

LO 1-4 B. Differential Equations: Definition 1
C. Ordinary vs Partial Differential Equations
D. Order of Differential Equations
E. Degree of Differential Equations
F. Solutions of a Differential Equation

Unit 2. First-Order Differential Equations

Module 2. Method of Separation and Transformation of Variables

LO 5-7 A. Selected Topics in College Algebra: A Review 2
B. Method of Separation of Variables
C. Method of Transformation of Variables: Homogenous
Equation

LO 8-11 Unit 2. First-Order Differential Equations 3

Module 3. Exact Differential Equation and Integrating Factors

A. Partial Differential Equations: A Review

B. Exact Differential Equations
 C. Integrating Factors

Unit 2. First-Order Differential Equations

Module 4. Linear First-Order Equation

LO 12-14 4
A. Integrating Factors: A Review
B. Linear and Non-linear Differential Equations
C. Primitive of Linear First-Order Differential Equations

Unit 2. First-Order Differential Equations

Module 5. Bernoulli Differential Equations

LO 15-16 5
A. Linear Differential Equations: A Review
B. Bernoulli Differential Equations
C. Transforming Bernoulli Differential Equation to Linear Form

Unit 3. Application of First-Order Differential Equations

Module 6. Physical Applications

LO 17-19 A. Heating and Cooling (Newton’s Law of Cooling) 6-8
B. Population Dynamics and Radioactive Decay (The
Exponential Model)
C. Mixing Solutions

Midterm Examination 9

LO 20-22 Unit 4. The Laplace Transform 10-11

Module 7. Basics of Laplace Transform

 A. Differentiation and Integration Techniques: A Review
B. Laplace Transform: Definition
C. Properties of Laplace Transform
D. Laplace Transform of The Derivative f (n) of Any Order

Unit 4. The Laplace Transform

Module 8. Inverse Laplace Transform

LO 23-24 A. Partial Fraction Decomposition: A Review 12-13
B. The Inverse Laplace Transform
C. Using Partial Fraction Decomposition in Finding Inverse
Laplace Transform

Unit 4. The Laplace Transform

Module 9. Solving Initial-Value Problems with The Laplace Transform

LO 25-27 14-17
A. Laplace Transform of Derivatives: A Review
B. Solving Differential Equations Using Laplace Transform

Final Examination 18
FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

The final course output is the compilation of accomplished and evaluated Unit
Assignments taken from each unit of the Study Guide.

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

Rubrics of assessments are included in every unit of this Study Guide

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSEMENTS:

The student will be assessed at other times during the term by the following:
Quizzes, Term Examinations and Activities.

GRADING SYSTEM:

Term Examination - 30%

For midterm and finals (15% each)

Activities/Project - 30%
From the given problem sets/module activities, etc.

Quizzes - 20%
Number of quizzes may vary depending on the topics discussed

Participation - 15%
This is based on the consultation period to be set during the semester

Promptness/Attendance - 5%

PASSING GRADE: 75%

The numerical equivalent of the final grade will be determined from the
following scale:

Range Grade

97-100 1.00

94 – 96 1.25

91 – 93 1.50

88 – 90 1.75

85 – 87 2.00

82 – 84 2.25

79 – 81 2.50

76 – 78 2.75

75 3.00

74 and below 5.00

REFERENCES:

Bali, N. (2007). Differential Equations. New Delhi: Firewall Media.

Jr., F. A. (1952). Differential Equations. New York: Schaum Publishing Co.

Rainville, E. D., & Bedient, P. E. (1989). Elementary Differential Equation (7th ed.).
New York: MacMillan Publishing Company.

Xie, W.-C. (2010). Differential Equation for Engineers. Cambridge: Cambridge

University Press.
CLASS POLICIES:
The following policies will be observed during the class throughout the entire
semester:

1. The students will use the modules crafted by their instructor/professor that are
intended for their course learning.

2. Students need to comply with the submission of pre-tests, post-tests, course

activities and other learning assessment tools that were assigned to them in
every discussion.

3. Minimize disruptions and/or interference during live online (synchronous)

lecture class.

4. If the government will allow face-to-face classes for laboratory purposes,

students are expected to religiously follow the rules in proper disinfection,
social distancing and/or use of laboratory devices and/or equipment.

5. Students are responsible for whatever is taken up during the class, in the
case of either using modules and/or adopting flexible learning. Read, study
the modules, and comply with the activities set by the instructor/professor. In
the case of having online classes, students have the option to attend live
online classes (synchronous) and/or watch recorded course videos. However,
class attendance during live online classes is not a requirement for grading,
for not every student has a decent internet connection. Note that every
student must not be left behind; every student needs to learn successfully
even in these trying times.

6. Students are free to choose to study the course in a manner, time, and place
that suit them best if they will still comply with their activity submissions.

7. All announcements will be posted on the Microsoft teams platform.

Assignments, activities, and examinations will be submitted through the MS
teams for SL and AOL students.

8. Students can chat, send SMS, or call their instructor/professor if they have
questions regarding their lessons. It is highly encouraged to ask them during
their consultation hours.

9. Other rules and regulations pertaining to discipline and conduct of students as

specified in the University Student Handbook shall be applied. *
*Subject for evaluation
Prepared by

Engr. Zedrick T. Farin

Instructor

Evaluated by:

Amparo Cecilia D.S. Sarmiento

OIC Department Head, Mechanical Engineering

Approved by:

Ma. Magdalena V. Gatdula, DT.

Dean of the College of Engineering
Declaration

I have read and understood the above syllabus in full and in participating in this course I agree to the above
rules. I have a clear understanding of the policies and my responsibilities, and I have discussed everything
unclear to me with the instructor.

I will adhere to academic integrity and policy, and I will treat my fellow students and my teacher with due
respect.

I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled by announcements of the instructor in class or on
any social media site at any time

_____________________________________ ____________________ _______________

Student’s Printed name Signature Date

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Parent’s Printed name Signature Date

Student’s Copy

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Declaration

I have read and understood the above syllabus in full and in participating in this course I agree to the above
rules. I have a clear understanding of the policies and my responsibilities, and I have discussed everything
unclear to me with the instructor.

I will adhere to academic integrity and policy, and I will treat my fellow students and my teacher with due
respect.

I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled by announcements of the instructor in class or on
any social media site at any time

_____________________________________ ____________________ _______________

Student’s Printed name Signature Date

______________________________________ ____________________ _______________

Parent’s Printed name Signature Date

Instructor's Copy