MATH 4410 Differential Equations

This course is a junior-senior elective intended primarily for the general student who is interested in seeing applications of mathematics. Among the topics covered will be the following: first order linear equations, higher order linear equations with constant coefficients, linear systems, qualitative analysis of non-linear systems, and an introduction to stability and bifurcations.

Course overview

Department
Mathematics
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
MATH2202 or MATH2203 and MATH2210 or MCMA2210 or MATH2211

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Mathematics B.A.: 4000-level Mathematics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Mathematics B.S.: 4000-level Mathematics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.S.: Quantitative corequisite options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.S.: Upper-level mathematics option (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

3.67 / 5

Based on 503 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • David Treumann
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025 · Official rating 3.21/5
  • Dawei Chen
    Fall 2022 · Official rating 3.94/5
  • Maksym Fedorchuk
    Fall 2025 · Official rating 3.63/5
  • Nicolas Petit
    Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.09/5
  • Qile Chen
    Fall 2024, Fall 2023 · Official rating 3.92/5
  • Tao Li
    Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.32/5
  • Xin Jin
    Spring 2024, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.58/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · David Treumann · Gasson Hall 202 MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · David Treumann · Gasson Hall 202 MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered