- First order ordinary differential equations: Fundamental theory and concepts, separable and linear equations, modeling.
- Linear ordinary differential equations of higher order and systems of linear ordinary differential equations: Fundamental theory, finding solutions in specific cases, in particular the case of constant coefficients, discussion of properties of solutions.
- Autonomous systems: Fundamental concepts, stationary solutions and their stability, applications to dynamical systems and scientific modeling.
- Integral transforms: Laplace transform and Fourier series, and their application to differential equations.
- Introduction to partial differential equations: Solution of classical boundary value problems.
SF1633 Differential Equations I 6.0 credits
Basic course in differential equations, Fourier series and Laplace transforms.
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Information for Spring 2025 CMAST2 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 17 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
- Periods
- P4 (6.0 hp)
- Pace of study
33%
- Application code
61046
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
Swedish
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student should be able to
- use concepts, theorems and methods to solve, and present the solution to, problems within the parts of the theory of differential equations that are described by the course content;
- read and comprehend mathematical text.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed basic course SF1626 Calculus in Several Variable or SF1674 Multivariable Calculus.
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Literature
Announced no later than 4 weeks before the start of the course on the course web page.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The examiner, in consultation with the KTH coordinator for disability (Funka), decides on any adapted examination for students with documented, permanent disability.
Other requirements for final grade
Written exam, possibly with continuous examination.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
The grade Fx can be completed to grade E.
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
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Main field of study
Mathematics, Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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