一、課程說明(Course Desc<x>ription)
<br>Ordinary differential equations (ODEs), including first-order ODEs, second-
<br>order ODEs, higher-order ODEs, systems of ODEs; Series solutions of ODEs; 
<br>Laplace transforms and its applications.
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<br> 二、指定用書(Text Books)
<br>Advanced Engineering Mathematics, E. Kreyszig, 10th ed.
<br>(E-Text book will be available since Sept. 2013)
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<br> 三、參考書籍(Reference)
<br>Advanced Engineering Mathematics, M.D. Greenberg, 1998
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<br> 四、教學方式(Teaching Method)
<br>Lectures
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<br> 五、教學進度(Syllabus)
<br>1.	First-order ODEs
<br>2.	Second-order linear ODEs
<br>First midterm exam
<br>3.	Higher-order linear ODEs
<br>4.	Systems of ODEs
<br>Second midterm exam
<br>5.	Series solutions of ODEs and special functions
<br>6.	Laplace transforms
<br>Final exam
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<br> 六、成績考核(Evaluation)
<br>Homework (and in-class performance)      weekly    25%
<br>Midterm                                    2       50%
<br>Final                                      1       25%