Differential Equations in Action

In this course, you'll hone your problem-solving skills through learning to find numerical solutions to systems of differential equations. You'll write code in Python to fight forest fires, rescue the Apollo 13 astronauts, stop the spread of epidemics, and resolve other real-world dilemmas.

Prerequisites and Requirements: You'll need a basic knowledge of programming in Python for this course, around the level of . An understanding of Python packages, as discussed in , will also be helpful.In addition, you'll need to feel comfortable with trigonometry at the high school level, as well as basic vector algebra. This class will primarily involve solving differential equations numerically rather than analytically, but some exposure to and physics at the level of wouldn't hurt.Most of all, bring with you a love of learning and problem solving!See the for using Udacity.