MATH_V 258 - L1A

Differential Equations for Mechanical Engineering

First-order equations; linear equations; linear systems; Laplace transforms; trajectory analysis of plane nonlinear systems; translational and rotational vibrations; applications to RLC circuit analysis; numerical and graphical methods. Emphasis on mechanical engineering applications. [3-0-1*] Prerequisite: MATH 101 and one of MATH 152, MATH 221, MATH 223. Corequisite: All of MECH 221, MECH 224.

Section
MATH_V 258 -L1A
Campus
Vancouver
Delivery Mode
In person
Term
2026-27 Winter Term 1 (UBC-V)
Instructional Format
Laboratory
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Date

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