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Guide for Test #1

Mathematics 313---Differential Equations
Dr. Peratt

How to Read this Chart: In this chart, I divide the material into various sub-topics. On the right, you can
see the specific problems that deal with that topic.
1. Topics highlighted in red have a very high probability of being on the test, because they are
foundational topics.
2. Topics highlighted in blue are ones that I consider a group. I will almost certainly choose at least
one representative problem from this group, but not necessarily one from each bullet within that
group.

Topic Homework Related to Given Topic
1. Modeling:
• Writing the form of a model • Homework on Modeling: 1, 3, 6.
• Identifying factors that can and cannot affect • Homework on Modeling: 1, 3, 6.
the value of the proportionality constants.
• Given data, determine whether a given model • Homework on Modeling: 2, 4, 5.
is consistent with the data and, if so, the value
of the proportionality constant.
2. Particular Solutions:
• Determine whether a given function is a
solution of a given differential equation. Homework on Particular Solutions.
• Given the general solution of a DE, use initial
conditions to find the particular solution.
3. Existence & Uniqueness Theorem:
• Given an IVP, use the E/U Theorem to • Homework on Existence & Uniqueness: 2.
determine what can be said about the
existence and uniqueness of a solution.
• Given a DE, make an educated guess of the • Homework on Existence & Uniqueness: 1.
solution.
4. Classification of DEs: given a DE, classify it
according to order, autonomy, linearity,
Homework on Classification of DEs.
separability, and whether it has constant
coefficients.
5. Solving DEs: given a DE or IVP, use the
appropriate method to find the general and/or
particular solution.
• Separable Equations • 2.2.1, 3, 6, 12, 15, 16, 19-22.
• Extra Practice on Separable Equations.
• Linear Equations • 2.1.3-6, 9, 14, 17, 32-37.