1967-1968 Academic Catalog

86 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE 387-388 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS* ( 1967-68) Prerequisite: Mathematics 283 A study of the standard techniques employed in the solution of differential equations with emphasis on those arising from physical problems. Includes partial differential equations and Fourier Series. Five credit hours each quarter 480 TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS Various topics to be offered as interest may demand. Intended for majors in mathematics. Permission of instructor required. Some typical topics: (a) Matrix Algebra, ( b) Vector Analysis, ( c) Numerical Analysis, (d) Intro– duction to Computer Programming, and ( e) Partial Differential Equations. Two to five credit hours 490 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MATHEMATICS Prerequisite: Major in mathematics and permission of research advisor An opportunity to perform independent research in the various branches of mathematics and allied fields of application. Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. One to five credit hours