ACS 301 — Differential Equations for Actuarial Science
ACS department course · Nigerian universities
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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
solve first order and second order linear equations problems
demonstrate good analytical skills and competence to solve first order separable equations
apply substitution methods and power series methods to find solutions to actuarial problems
explain the concept of integrating factors and apply them to actuarial work; and
utilize direction fields and Euler's method in solving differential equations
Course contents
Definition of Ordinary Differential Equation (O.D.E). Order of a differential equation. Formulation of differential equations and the occurrence of differential equations in practical situations. The complete solution of a differential equation. General solution (G.S). Particular Integration (P.I).
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study ACS 301.