Teaching Differential Equations with Graphics and without Linear Algebra

Authors

Nishu Lal
Christopher Towse

Publication Date

7-3-2014

Keywords

Linear Algebra; pplane; dfield; Linear Systems; Eigenvectors; Eigenvectors

Abstract

We present our approach to teaching the Method of Eigenvectors to solve linear systems of ODEs without assuming a prerequisite course in Linear Algebra. Rather we depend heavily on a graphical approach to systems in two dimensions to motivate the eigenvalue equation.

Recommended Citation

Lal, Nishu and Towse, Christopher (2014) "Teaching Differential Equations with Graphics and without Linear Algebra," CODEE Journal: Vol. 10, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholarship.claremont.edu/codee/vol10/iss1/3