Skip to main content ‘18.032: Differential Equations’
Table of contents
- Course Info
- Realistic Prerequisites
- Subject Matter
- Course Staff
- Lectures
- Problem Sets
- Exams
- Resources
- Grading
- Advice to Future Students
Course Info
Class Size | 27 |
Hours/Week | 8.2 (21 responses) |
Instructors | Tristan Ozuch-Meersseman |
Overall Rating | 6.2/7.0 |
Realistic Prerequisites
- The content of 18.02 was a helpful prerequisite.
- Some students recommended taking this with real analysis, 18.100X.
Subject Matter
- Students found the course to be very theoretical, with the end of the course being more applied.
Course Staff
- The TA and the professor were both very approachable.
- The course staff was very willing to answer questions from students.
Lectures
- Lectures were found to be fast-paced, but were crucial to understanding the content of the course.
Problem Sets
- Students found problem sets to be the most helpful for their understanding.
- The problem sets were challenging, but engaging.
- Problem sets were posted every 2 weeks.
Exams
- The exams were considered difficult to finish on time.
- Students noted the first exam being much more difficult than the second.
Resources
- Students used lecture notes posted on Canvas to clarify their understanding.
- There was no textbook for the course.
Grading
- Students felt that grading was fair and transparent.
Advice to Future Students
- “18.03 might be a better fit if your aim is to learn how to solve differential equations in practical applications.”