Program Overview

Course Overview

The Ordinary Differential Equations course, denoted as MATH 244, is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs), including their classification and various solution methods for both linear and nonlinear equations.

Course Details

• Dates: 23 February 2026 to 21 June 2026
• Starts: Trimester 1
• Fees:
  • Domestic students: NZ$953.25
  • International students: NZ$5,058.00
• Lecture Start Times:
  • Tuesday 4:10 pm
  • Wednesday 4:10 pm
  • Friday 4:10 pm
• Campus: Kelburn
• Estimated Workload: Approximately 150 hours or 8.8 hours per week for 17 weeks
• Points: 15

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: (MATH 142, MATH 151) or (ENGR 121, ENGR 122)
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: None

Taught By

The course is taught by the School of Mathematics and Statistics — Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Disclaimer

This course outline may be subject to change.

Key Dates

Important dates, including mid-trimester teaching breaks, can be found on the University's key dates calendar. Assessment dates will be announced once the course has begun.

About This Course

This course is designed for in-person study, with strong recommendations for students to attend lectures and tutorials on campus. Some assessment items will require in-person attendance.

Course Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to:

1. Recognize and classify various types of ODEs.
2. Choose and apply appropriate techniques for solving certain types of ODE.
3. Apply initial values and boundary values to select particular solutions.
4. Interpret the physical relevance of an ODE and construct a simple ODE modeling an application.
5. Solve simple linear systems of ODEs.
6. Compute and use Laplace Transforms and their inverses.
7. Express clearly in writing mathematical arguments, providing justification and explanation as appropriate.

How This Course Is Taught

The course includes three lectures per week, with strong encouragement for in-person attendance. Lectures will also be recorded and made available online. In-person tutorials will be held weekly.

Assessment

• Final Test: 50%
• Assignments 1-8 (best 6 assignments): 30%
• In-course Test 1: 20%

Mandatory Requirements

To pass the course, students must achieve an overall pass mark of at least 50% and obtain at least 40% in either test.

Lecture Times and Rooms

Lecture times are provided, but specific room details are not included in the course outline.

What You'll Need to Get

No specific texts or equipment are required for this course.

Past Versions of This Course

Older versions of the course may be accessible through the course archive.