BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, Pilani
Pilani Campus
AUGS/ AGSR Division
First Semester 2025-2026
Course Handout (Part II)
Date: 18/08/2025
In addition to Part I (General Handout for all courses appended to the Timetable), this portion
provide further details regarding the course.
Course No. : MATH F211
Course Title : Mathematics-III
Instructor In-charge : BHUPENDRA KUMAR SHARMA
Instructor(s) : Ankan Pal , Ashish Tiwari, Biswanath Layek, Chandra Shekhar,
Deepak Bhoriya, Devendra Kumar, Dhiraj Kumar Das, Niladri Sarkar, Pramod Eyyunni, Rakhee,
Shailesh Trivedi, Shivi Agarwal, Sudarshan Santra
1. Course Description
This course presents the study of differential equations with the objective of introducing the
classical methods for solving boundary value problems. It also serves as a basis for the applications
of differential equations, Fourier series and Laplace transform in the various branches of
engineering and sciences. Furthermore, it emphasizes on the role of orthogonal polynomials in
dealing with Sturm-Liouville problems.
2. Scope and Objectives
To understand the theory of first and second order ordinary differential equations and to
learn methods to solve them.
To understand the series solution of second order ordinary differential equations and their
interval of convergence.
To understand the Laplace transform, its properties, and applications for solving IVPs
and BVPs.
To understand the Fourier series expansion of a function.
To understand the concept of eigenvalues and eigenfunctions and to use them in solving
heat and wave equations.
3. Course learning outcomes:
After completing this course, the student will be able to
1) solve differential equations appearing in modeling of various processes in their respective
engineering or science stream.
2) understand whether a given initial value problem is solvable or not.
3) understand the region in which the solution is valid (like in series solution approach).
4) solve the problems involving linear system of first order differential equations.
5) understand the eigenfunction expansion/Bessel series expansion of a function using respective
orthogonality properties which can be further helpful in solving various problems in their engineering
and science streams.
4. Textbook
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i. Simmons G.F., Differential Equations with Applications and Historical Notes, Tata
McGraw Hill, 2nd ed., 1991.
Reference Books:
i. Shepley L. Ross: Differential Equations, John Willy & Sons, 3rd ed., 1984.
ii. Edwards & Penney: Differential Equation and Boundary Value Problems, Pearson
Education, 3rd ed., 2009.
iii. W.E. Boyce & R. C. DiPrima: Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary
Value Problems, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 9th ed., 2009.
5. Course Format & Weekly Workflow: weekly schedule for 14 weeks with [3] lectures per week
6. Course Plan:
Module Number Lecture session Sect Learning Outcome
ion
Revision and self-study /
1-6
1. To Ref Students will be able to solve
introduce .7 the first order differential
classical L1.1 First order equations equations of various types.
for solving metho
the
ds
first L1.2 Exact differential equations 8, 9
order
differential L1.3 Linear differential equation 10
equations ordina L1.4 Reduction of order 11
ry
2. To introduce the L2.1-2.2 General solutions of second order 14-15 Students will be able to
classical methods ordinary differential equations and some the homogeneous
to
solve second order results on linearly dependent (L.D.) and order ordinary differential
ordinary independent (L.I.) solutions equations along with the
L2.3 Use of a known solution to determine 16 knowledge of
differential
another L.I. solution of a differential theoretical differential
equations
equation equations.
L2.4-2.5 Solving the second order 17
homogeneous linear ordinary differential
equations
3. To obtain L3.1-L3.2 Method of undetermined 18 Students will be able to
the
particular solution coefficients obtain a particular
of
non-homogeneous L3.3-L3.4 Method of variation of parameters 19 solution of the non-
second homogeneous second order
ordinary ord L3.5-L3.6 Operator method 23 linear ordinary
er
differential
equations differential equations
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4. To discuss the L4.1 Oscillations, Sturm Separation 24 Students will be able to the
properties theorem and theorem on infinitely many behavior of solution
of solutions positive zeros of solution second order
L4.2. Sturm comparison theorem 25 differential
without solving them.
5. To L5.1-5.2. Review of power series and 26, 27, Students will be able to
introduce series solution of first order ordinary 28 the second order
series
method to solve differential equation, series solutions about differential equations with
solutio ordinary point variable coefficients by using
the
ns second order L5.3-5.4 Series solutions about regular 29, 30 series solution
linear differential
singular point approach.
equation
With variable L5.5-5.6 Hypergeometric equations 31
coefficients
6. Special functions L6.1-6.5 Legendre polynomials, Bessel 44, 45, Students will be able to apply
arising from series functions 46, 47 properties of Legendre
solutions of the polynomials and Bessel
second order functions to solve various
initial/boundary
linear ordinary
valu
differential
e problems in their respective
equation engineering and science
streams.
7. Introduction to L7.1-7.2 Laplace transform and its 48,49 Students will be able to use
existence, inverse Laplace transform the properties of Laplace
Laplace
50 transform in solving initial
Transform, its L7.3 Applications to differential equations
value problems and boundary
properties and
L7.4 Derivatives and integrals of Laplace 51 value problems.
applications
transforms
L 7.5 Convolutions 52
8. To introduce L8.1 Theory on system of equations and 54, 55 Students will be able to solve
system of first introduction to linear system the linear system of first order
order ordinary differential equations with the
differential L8.2. Homogeneous linear systems with 56 knowledge of theory of
constant coefficients system of first order
equations.
differential equations.
9. To L 9.1 Fourier coefficients and problem of 33-34 Students will be able to
introduce convergence obtain Fourier series
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AUGS/ AGSR Division
Fourier series L9.2 Even and odd functions, cosine and 35 expansion of functions in a
sine series given interval, to know its
convergence and apply it in
L9.3 Extension to arbitrary intervals 36 their respective streams such
as getting solution of a
vibrating string etc.
10. Boundary L10.1 Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions 40 Students will be able to solve
value problems. boundary value problems and
to obtain eigenfunction
expansion of a function
using the orthogonality
property of eigenfunctions of
Sturm Liouville problems.
11. To L11.1. One dimensional wave equation 40 Students will be able to
introduce 41 use separation of variable
L11.2 One dimensional heat equation
separation technique for solving some
of partial differential equations
variables method Laplace equation (self-study) 42
to solve
part
ial differential
equations.
*In tutorial hours, practice problems will be done on topics covered in previous lectures.
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7. Evaluation Scheme:
Component Weightage Duration Date & Time Remarks
(%)
Assignments (Linked 10% * Two assignments (5%
to attendance) weightage each)
Announced 20% 30 to 40 minutes Quizzes (Announced, best
Quizzes score of two quizzes will be
considered out of 3 quizzes)
Midsem 30% 90 minutes Closed Book
Comprehensive 40% 180 minutes (CB/OB)
8. Criterion for NC: Minimum 15% of Total marks of the course.
9. Attendance Policy: Each student is expected to attend all classes and participate in all evaluation
components.
*There is 10% weightage for assessment linked to the attendance. A minimum of 50% attendance is required for
a student to be eligible for assignment evaluation.
10. Chamber consultation hour: To be announced in the class.
11. Makeup Policy: Makeup will be given only for genuine cases (accompanied by proof) for Mid-sem
or comprehensive exam only.
12. Notices: All notices regarding MATH F211 will be displayed on NALANDA.
(BHUPENDRA KUMAR SHARMA)
Instructor in charge
MATH F211
