AM 20Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers
Applications-oriented class on ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and systems of ODEs using Matlab as a computational support tool. Covers linear ODEs and systems of linear ODEs; nonlinear ODEs using substitution and Laplace transforms; phase-plane analysis; introduction to numerical methods. Students cannot receive credit for this course and MATH 24. (Formerly Mathematical Methods for Engineers II.)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 19B or MATH 20B, and AM 10 or MATH 21.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | ClassroomUnit 002 | Q. Gong | Open 0/250 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | J Bask Aud 101 | A. Chattopadhyay | Open 165/167 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Tue Thu Fri 3:00pm–4:45pm | Online | Y. Katznelson | Open 98/170 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | Media Theater M110 | Y. Katznelson | Open 194/200 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | J Bask Aud 101 | D. Lee | Open 205/207 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–9:05am | J Bask Aud 101 | Y. Katznelson | Open 150/170 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qi Gong | 3.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 58% | 42 |
| Ashesh Chattopadhyay | 3.3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 70% | 33 |
| Yonatan Katznelson | 2.7 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 46% | 595 |
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