AE 223Differential Equations and Balance Laws

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Engineering
Subject: Architectural Engineering

When it runs

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to ordinary differential equations with applications to mass and energy balance problems in engineering. Standard methods of solution of first and second order linear equations with constant coefficients. Numerical methods for solving ordinary differential equations. Partial differential equations.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
  - AE221 - Advanced Calculus (0.50)
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
- Enrolled in H-Architectural Engineering, H-Environmental Engineering, or H-Geological Engineering

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- CIVE222 - Differential Equations (0.50)
- MATH218 - Differential Equations for Engineers (0.50)

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	5139	91 / 100	TTh 11:30–12:50
TUT 101	5140	91 / 100	M 13:30–15:20

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