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Bulacan State University

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COURSE SYLLABUS
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
First Semester, AY 2019-2020

COLLEGE : Engineering DEPARTMENT : Mechanical

COURSE CODE : COE 201
FACULTY : Zedrick T. Farin

CONSULTATION HOURS: Tuesday: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m; Thursday: 11:00 – 12:00

n.n; Friday: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m

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.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):

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

Attributes of Ideal
Learning Outcomes (LO)
Graduate (AIG)
LO 1 – Perform mathematical modeling of a
engineering practical problems as an actual solving of
Highly competent
equations in finding solutions using the easiest
possible method.
LO 2 – Determine the importance of practicing ethical
Ethical professional
behaviors to learning and academic development.
LO 3 – Present mathematical concepts and various
Service-oriented
techniques in a clear, logical and concise manner upon

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 finding the solution of differential equation to problems
encountered in various engineering disciplines.

Contribute to country’s LO 4 – Obtain basic skills in solving differential

sustainable growth equation problems by computer simulation so that the
and development student will become competent in modern engineering
reality, especially in industry.

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

The student will submit both soft copy and hard copy of his/her output wherein
he/she will solve differential equation problems using computer software written in
the prescribed format.

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

Shown below is the rubric for assessing the required output to be submitted by
student at the end of the course.

Does not meet Meets the Exceeds the

Criteria Rating
the criteria required criteria required criteria
The student fails to The report is The student used
follow the required written following proper headings
format of the the required and the report is
written report and format. The well written.
does not clearly solution is well
presented the step and logically
The solution is
by step solutions. presented. being discussed
Paper intensively by
format The student solve Proper showing the
and the problems commands were proper methods
content manually and not being executed in and techniques.
by using the the computer
prescribed software used. Proper
computer software. (45 points) commands were
(35 points) being executed in
the computer
software used.
(50 points)
3 out of 5 problems 4 out of 5 The student had
Problem were being solved. problems were solved all of the
solved (30 points) being solved. problems
(40 points) (50 points)
Total Rating /100

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

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

GRADING SYSTEM:

Quizzes --- 40%

Midterm Examination --- 25%
Final Examination --- 25%
Computer Software Related Activity --- 10%

PASSING GRADE: 75%

The academic performance of the student shall be rated using the following
grading system:

Final Grade Equivalent Grade Final Grade Equivalent Grade

1.00 97 – 100% 2.25 82 – 84%
1.25 94 – 96% 2.50 79 – 81%
1.50 91 – 93% 2.75 76 – 78%
1.75 88 – 90% 3.00 75%
2.00 85 – 87% 5.00 Failed

NOTE: Student who will receive a rating of “INC” have a maximum of one (1) year
to complete the requirements; otherwise, it automatically becomes “5.00”.

LEARNING EPISODES:

Learning
Topics Week Learning Activities
Outcomes
1. Reminding the students with
the Vision and Mission of
the University. Memorizing
BulSU Hymn and BulSU
March.
2. Affixing signatures on the
student’s Certificate of
1
Registration.
3. Discussion of the course
subject syllabus highlighting
the class policies and the
contents of the student’s
waiver and parent’s
confirmation.
- 15-minute
4. General concepts and
LO 3 1 written activity
definition
in

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 a) Ordinary differential identification
equation of different
b) Order of a differential classifications
equation of differential
c) Linear and Nonlinear equations
differential equation before and
d) Linear Ordinary after the
differential equation discussion
e) Homogenous and - participative
Nonhomogenous interaction
differential equation during class
f) Partial differential discussion
equation
g) Solution of a
differential equation

5. First-order differential
equation - self review
a) Method of separation and practicing
of variables to solve
b) Method of problems prior
transformation of to discussion
variables of each topic
i. homogenous - self-
equation assessment
LO 2,3 ii. special 2-4
through take
transformation home
c) Exact differential activities and
equation and quizzes
integrating factors - participative
d) Linear first-order interaction
equation during class
e) Bernoulli differential discussion
equation

- self review
and practicing
6. Application of first-order to solve
differential equation problems prior
to discussion
a) Heating and cooling of each topic
b) Electric circuits - self-
LO 2,3 5-9
c) Population dynamics assessment
d) Radioactive decay through take
e) Mixing solutions home
activities and
quizzes (and
term
examination)

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 - participative
interaction
during class
discussion
- solve different
differential
equation
problems
7. Introduction to use of
LO 1,4 10-14 (first-order
computer software in solving
DE) using
differential equation
computer
software (e.g.
Phyton)
- self review
and practicing
to solve
problems prior
to discussion
8. The Laplace Transform of each topic
a) Laplace transform - self-
b) Inverse laplace assessment
transform through take
LO 2,3 15-18
c) Solving differential home
equation using activities and
Laplace transform quizzes (and
term
examination)
- participative
interaction
during class
discussion

REFERENCES:

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.

ONLINE RESOURCES:

WileyPLUS. (2000). (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) Retrieved August 3, 2019, from
Wiley: https://www.wileyplus.com/

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CLASS POLICIES:

1. Students are required to wear the University I.D always. As well as the
prescribed school uniform on days required or appropriate attire on free
days within the campus.
2. Absences incurred due to any of the following reasons shall be excused:
official representation in curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular
activities; sickness duly certified by the attending physician or the University
physician and force majeure. Absence(s) incurred due to any of the
aforementioned reasons do not exempt concerned students from complying
with the regular requirements of their course. An excused absence,
however, should not exceed more than thirty percent (30%) of required total
attendance per semester. Any student who accumulates more than twenty
percent (20%) of the time of unexcused absences from any of his/her
subject before the midterm examinations shall be dropped automatically
from that subject. The instructor concerned shall mark him/her FDA (failure
due absences) or UD (unofficially dropped) from his subject.
3. A student shall be marked absent from the class if he/she arrives 20 minutes
after the start of the scheduled time. However, student must not be deprived
of attending the lesson if he wishes. Unless the subject teacher concerned
gave prior notice, students may leave their assigned room if the teacher
fails to come within 15 minutes after the start of the scheduled time for a
one-hour class, 30 minutes for a two-hour class, 45 minutes for a three-hour
class, and so on. The student shall be marked absent if he/she leaves their
assigned room before the prescribed waiting time.
4. Students must avoid any form of class distractions and disturbances
including using of gadgets during class hours. Student must turn off their
cellphones or put them in silence mode.
5. Students must observe and practice proper ethical behavior to maintain the
harmonious relationship with the subject instructor and fellow classmates.
If the student has concerns on his/her subject instructor, or even in the
subject itself, he/she may approach the instructor during the appointed
consultation hours. Furthermore, he/she may also approach the department
head first and then to the College Secretary if he/she cannot approach the
instructor due to his/her personal reasons.
6. Student(s) who will be caught cheating, by any means (e.g. using
unauthorized notes or formula books, conversing with other students during
the exam proper), in any examination taken will automatically make his/her
examination void during the first offense and further be given with a grade
of 5.0 for the next offense.
7. Correction of scores earned on any examinations taken be done only during
the class hours upon returning the paper. Any corrections that will be proven
as being fabricated by the student will be given the same sanction as being
stated from the previous policy.
8. Administration of special and removal examinations to an individual or
group of students is subject to the recommendation of the subject teacher
and approval by the unit head concerned.
9. For transparency of giving fair grades, the students shall not be deprived to
know the procedures used to compute grade and reevaluate his/her class

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 standing at any time. The student should be informed of his/her final grade
before it is encoded/posted.
10. No faculty shall change any grade after it has been posted. In exceptional
cases, where an error has been committed, the instructor/professor may
request authority from the Dean of his college/campus to make the
necessary change, provided, that the supporting document is presented. If
the request is granted, a copy of the authority from the Dean authorizing the
change shall be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar for proper
recording.

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(student’s copy)

Student Waiver

I, _____________________________, of legal age, residing at

________________________________________________________________,
and a ____ year student of Bulacan State University, taking BS in
___________________, by this document hereby declare:

1. That I understand and agree to abide by the policies as being stated above
for this course subject _______________________________ for which I
will be taking during this ___ semester, A.Y. _________ and that may be
implemented by my subject instructor.
2. Furthermore, I renounce and waive all claims against the subject instructor
if I will fail in the course subject or if I will be given any sanctions due to my
negligence.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this __th day of

________ 20__, here at City of Malolos, Bulacan.

_________________________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

Confirmation

That I, _______________________ (father/mother/guardian), of legal age, Filipino

and a resident of__________________________________________________,
hereby agree and state:

1. That I understand and giving my consent to the subject instructor as he/she

will subject my son/daughter to the above stated policies and will implement
sanction(s) for any negligence observed.
2. That I confirmed the above waiver appearing in this document.

__________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

(Please attach a copy of any valid identification card of the parent/guardian, as well with the student
I.D. Also, provide your contact number and e-mail address written on the copy of student I.D.)

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(instructor’s copy)

Student Waiver

I, _____________________________, of legal age, residing at

________________________________________________________________,
and a ____ year student of Bulacan State University, taking BS in
___________________, by this document hereby declare:

1. That I understand and agree to abide by the policies as being stated above
for this course subject _______________________________ for which I
will be taking during this ___ semester, A.Y. _________ and that may be
implemented by my subject instructor.
2. Furthermore, I renounce and waive all claims against the subject instructor
if I will fail in the course subject or if I will be given any sanctions due to my
negligence.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this __th day of

________ 20__, here at City of Malolos, Bulacan.

_________________________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

Confirmation

That I, _______________________ (father/mother/guardian), of legal age, Filipino

and a resident of__________________________________________________,
hereby agree and state:

1. That I understand and giving my consent to the subject instructor as he/she

will subject my son/daughter to the above stated policies and will implement
sanction(s) for any negligence observed.
2. That I confirmed the above waiver appearing in this document.

__________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

(Please attach a copy of any valid identification card of the parent/guardian, as well with the student
I.D. Also, provide your contact number and e-mail address written on the copy of student I.D.)

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Prepared by:

Zedrick T. Farin
Subject Instructor

Approved by:

Felizardo S. Camilon Jr., MSME

Department Head, Mechanical Engineering

Noted by:

Renato G. Gopez, MSCE, M. ASEP

Dean of the College of Engineering

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