ODE

Differential Equations is one of the more important mathematical topics in Engineering. It is fundamental in Design and Simulation. It is incorporated in many of the software the engineers use for Design and Analysis.

ODE and PDE

Must be accompanied by boundary conditions and/or initial conditions to make the problem unique

• The differential equation can be single or coupled
• Can be linear or nonlinear
• Can respond naturally or forced
• Can have constant coefficients or varying coefficients
• Is categorized by the highest derivative in the expression

Symbolic approach to obtain the solution is limited