INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE

Kulliyyah / Institute Engineering

Department / Centre Science in Engineering

B. Eng (Biochemical Biotechnology) (Honours )
B. Eng (Communication) (Honours)
B. Eng (Electronics Computer and Information) (Honours)
Programme B. Eng (Manufacturing) (Honours)
B. Eng (Materials) (Honours)
B. Eng (Mechatronics) (Honours)

Name of Course / Mode Differential Equations / Full time

Course Code MATH2310

Name (s) of Academic
Dr Gharib Subhi Mahmoud
staff / Instructor(s)
Rationale for the
Knowledge of this course is a key component to all engineering
inclusion of the course /
programmes
module in the programme
Semester and Year
Every Semester
Offered
Status Core
Level 6 (Bachelors degree)

Proposed Start Date

Batch of Student to be
Affected
Independent Learning

Face to Face Assessments

Total
Midterm
Practical

Student
Tutorial
Lecture

Total Student Learning

Final

Learning
Time (SLT)
Time

42 13 2 3 62 122
Credit Value / Hours 3

Pre-requisites (if any) MATH1320

Co-requisites (if any) None

 The objectives of this course are to:
1. Expose students with the technique of complex integration
using analyticity, poles and residues.
2. Equip students with methods and skills for solving ordinary
Course Objectives and partial differential equations, both analytically and
numerically.
3. Develop the ability of students to model selected engineering
problems using ordinary and partial differential equations.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Evaluate complex integration by using line integral, Cauchys
integral theorem and residue theory
2. Solve ordinary differential equations and partial differential
equations using analytical methods
Learning Outcomes
3. Apply differential equations concepts and techniques in
modeling selected engineering problems.
4. Apply numerical methods in solving ordinary differential
equations and partial differential equations

Skills and how they are developed and assessed:

Skills Development Assessment
Transferable Skills: Technical Lectures Written Assessment
Tutorials

Teaching-Learning and
Lectures, Tutorials and Quizzes
assessment strategy
Complex functions and derivatives, analyticity of function,
complex integration, ordinary differential equations and modeling,
Course Synopsis partial differential equations and modeling, numerical methods to
solve ordinary and partial differential equations
LO Method %
Mode of Delivery Lecture and
1-4 Tutorial
Assignments 20
1-2 Mid-term Examination 30
1-4 Final Examination 50
Assessment Methods and Total 100
Type/Course Assessment

Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome of the course Programme Outcomes
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12
1. Evaluate complex integration by using line
integral, Cauchys integral theorem and residue
theory
2. Solve ordinary differential equations and partial
differential equations using analytical methods
3. Apply differential equations concepts and
techniques in modeling selected engineering
problems.
4. Apply numerical methods in solving ordinary
differential equations and partial differential
equations

Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Learning
Weeks Topics Task/Reading
Hours
Complex Integration, Complex Series and Residue Chapters
Theory. Line integrals, Cauchy theorem, singularities, 4, 6 & 7
1 Cauchy integral formulas, bounds for moduli of analytic 7.5
James and
functions. Churchill
Complex Integration, Complex Series and Residue
Theory. Chapters
Taylor series, Laurent series, residue theory, complex 4, 6 & 7
2 7.5
integration using residue, trigonometric and real James and
improper integrals. Churchill

Modelling with Ordinary Differential Equations.

Modelled using first and second derivatives. The kinds of Chapters 1-3
3 boundary condition. Cauchy problem. General and 8
Zill & Cullen
particular solution.

Modelling with Ordinary Differential Equations.

Existence and uniqueness. Equations describing standard Chapters 1-3
4 physical situations. Electrical circuits. Solution of ODE 8
Zill & Cullen
with Laplace transformations.

Linear Ordinary Differential Equations with

Constant Coefficient of First and Second Order.
Complementary solution of homogeneous equation.
Particular solution of inhomogeneous equation. Chapters 4-5
5 Representation of the solution of linear equations in 9
Zill & Cullen
terms of convolutions. Cauchy problem. Eigenvalues
and eigen functions problems for the second order linear
ODE equations.

Linear Ordinary Differential Equations of Second

Order with Non-constant Coefficient.
Cauchy-Euler equation. Solution of Non homogeneous Chapters 4-5
6 equation. Cauchy problem for the Cauchy-Euler 9
Zill & Cullen
equation. Bessels equation and its solution. Bessel
functions of first and basic properties.
 Linear Ordinary Differential Equations of Second
Order with Non-constant Coefficient.
Bessel functions of second kind and basic properties.
Chapters 4-5
7 Graphs of the Bessels functions. Legendres equation 9
Zill & Cullen
and solution. . Legendres polynomials. Basic properties
of the Legendres polynomials.

Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations

Homogeneous Linear Systems. Distinct Real
Eigenvalues. Repeated Eigenvalues. Complex
Eigenvalues. Nonhomogeneous Linear Systems. Chapter 8
8 10
Undetermined Coefficients. Variation of Parameters. Zill & Cullen
Some nonlinear system of equations of engineering
problems.

Numerical Methods for Ordinary Differential

Equations
Euler method. A problem in radioactive waste disposal. Chapter 9
9 The second order Taylor methods. Modified Euler 9
Zill & Cullen
method. Runge-Kutta methods. Software packages to
solve ordinary differential equations.

Method of Separation of Variables for the Solutions of

Partial Differential Equations.
Equations of heat conduction in a rod, string vibrations Chapters 12-13
10 and steady state. Solutions of the problems with 1-st, 2- 9
Zill & Cullen
nd and 3-rd boundary conditions in rectangular domains.
Fourier trigonometric series.

Method of Separation of Variables for the Solutions of

Partial Differential Equations. Chapters 12-13
11 Equations in polar, spherical and cylindrical systems of 9
Zill & Cullen
coordinates. Fourier Bessel and Legendre series.

Integral Transforms Methods

Solution of partial differential equations by Laplace
transforms. Fourier Integrals: Representation, Fourier Chapter 7 & 14
12 sine and cosine integrals. Fourier Transforms: Fourier 9
Zill & Cullen
sine and cosine transforms, sine and cosine transforms of
derivatives, convolution, fast Fourier transforms.

Integral Transforms Methods

Solution of BVP by integral transforms. Applications in
Engineering problems: heat conduction in semi bounded Chapter 7 & 14
13 and unbounded rod/plate, wave of semi bounded and 9
Zill & Cullen
unbounded membrane, steady state in semi bounded
and unbounded domains.
 Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations
Elliptic Equation: Equivalence to Laplace equation, difference
equation approach.
Parabolic Equation: Equivalence to heat equation, finite
difference. Chapter 15
14 9
Hyperbolic Equation: Equivalence to wave equation, finite Zill & Cullen
difference and explicit methods. Neumann and mixed
boundary problems, orthogonal collocation, using MATLAB
to solve partial differential equations by numerical techniques.

Examinations 5
Total SLT 127
Required references supporting the course
The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical order.

James, W. B., and Churchill, R.V. (2009). Complex variables and applications (8th ed.).
McGraw Hill.
Zill, D.G., & Cullen, M.R. (2009). Differential equations with boundary-value problems (7th
ed.). Cengage Learning.

Recommended references supporting the course

Boyce, W.E., & Diprima, R.C. (2001). Elementary differential equations (7th ed.). John Wiley &
Sons.
Chapra, R. P., & Canale, S.C. (2008). Numerical methods for engineers (6th ed.). McGraw Hill.
Edwards, C.H., & Penney, D.E. (2003). Differential equations and boundary value problems.
Prentice Hall.

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Abdumalik Rakhimov Raihan Othman Prof. Emeritus Dato Wira

Associate Professor Head of Department Ir. Dr Md. Noor Salleh
Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering Dean
Kulliyyah of Engineering
Students graduated from the Kulliyyah of Engineering programme are expected to attain the
following:

No Programme Outcomes for KOE, IIUM

1. Engineering Knowledge (T) - Apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences, engineering

fundamentals and specialization to solve complex engineering problems.
2. Problem Analysis (T) Identify, formulate, perform relevant literature review and analyze
complex engineering problems, and reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
3. Design/Development of Solutions (A) Design solutions whilst exhibiting innovativeness,
for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet
specified needs; with appropriate consideration of cost, sustainability issues, environmental
impact, public health and safety, engineering ethics as well as cultural and social needs.

4. Investigation (D) - Conduct investigation on complex problems whilst displaying creativity,

by using research-based knowledge and method, including design of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

5. Modern Tool Usage (A & D) - Create and apply appropriate techniques, resources and
modern engineering/IT tools, which includes making prediction and modelling of the complex
engineering activities with understanding of limitations.

6. The Engineer and Society (ESSE) - Apply reasoning based on contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal, cultural, contemporary issues, and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practices.

7. Environment and Sustainability (ESSE) - Understand the impact of professional engineering

solutions in societal, global, and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and
need for sustainable development.

8. Ethics (ESSE) Apply professional ethics with Islamic values and commit to responsibilities
and norms of professional engineering code of practices.

9. Communication (S) - Communicate effectively within the engineering community and with
the society at large, which include but not limited to writing effective reports and
documentation, delivering effective presentation as well as giving and receiving clear
instructions.
10 Individual and Team Work (S) - Able to function effectively both as an individual or
member of a team, or a leader in a diversified multi-disciplinary team settings.

11. Life Long Learning (S) - Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
12. Project Management and Finance (S) - Demonstrate and apply engineering management and
financial principles into ones work which include being an effective member/leader
in projects with multidisciplinary settings and identify opportunities of entrepreneurship.
The program learning outcomes are grouped into 5 general areas to identify the nature of the skills
and capability involved. These groups are:
1. Technical (T) essential capabilities related to traditional scientific and engineering
knowledge
2. Analysis (A) creatively working with available data and engineering tools and fundamental
knowledge to correctly solve basic problem
3. Design (D) being able to perceive the best solution for both small scale and large scale
project by involving all required basic problems
4. Ethics, Safety, Society and Environment (ESSE) - giving appropriate consideration to matters
pertaining to professionalism and ethics, safety, local and global society and the environment
5. Work skills (S) being and effective communicator and effective member of a team and to
appreciate the need to continuously acquired skills and abilities.