Self-Paced Elementary Differential Equations
Advance your mathematics skills with UND’s 3-credit self-paced Differential Equations course, covering first and second order differential equations and Laplace transforms.
| Course Title | Math 266: Elementary Differential Equations |
|---|---|
| Credits | 3 undergraduate credits |
| Prerequisite | MATH 265: Calculus III |
| Format | Online - Self-Paced Enroll Anytime |
| Completion Time | You may submit 3 items per week. Minimum duration: 8 weeks. Maximum duration: 9 months. Allow additional 5-7 business days for registration, and 3-5 days for the final grade to appear on your transcript. |
| Cost |
Undergraduate tuition is $407.97 per credit. On July 18, 2026, the tuition rate will increase to $432.45 per credit as part of a campus-wide change to the in-state tuition rate. Visit the Costs & Aid page for more information. |
Why Take the Elementary Differential Equations Online course?
Math 266: Elementary Differential Equations covers methods of finding solutions to the First Order and second order differential equations, including Laplace transforms, introduction to matrix theory, and systems of differential equations.
UND Enroll Anytime offers two sections with different learning pathways. Choose the online format that best fits how you learn.
Both sections satisfy the same university course requirement, carry the same credit, and assess the same course outcomes. The sections differ in instruction, structure, practice tools, assessment and feedback modalities, and course materials.
Based on instructor capacity, there may be periods when one section of the course is closed to new registrations. During those periods, the other section will be the only available option. Section availability will be noted below. Click the "Register Now" button to begin the registration process.
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This section is an adaptive online course that is ideal for students looking for guided lesson modules, extensive instructor-developed content, and adaptive homework practice. It was developed and is taught by Radha Panini.
Learning Format
Students work through lessons made up of instructor lecture materials, adaptive homework through Pearson MyLab, and graded quizzes and exams. Adaptive homework gives more frequent practice and feedback, with questions that respond to student performance.
Course Materials
Both sections of Math 266 require the following textbook:
Nagle, R. K., Saff, E. B., & Snider, A. D. (2018). Fundamentals of Differential Equations (9th Edition) Pearson Publishing.
This section requires MyLab Math, Digital Update, with Pearson eText. The MyLab Math subscription includes access to the eText.
This section is a traditional online course that is a good fit for students who prefer a self-directed pathway through the course material and who are comfortable learning from textbook readings, concise instructional videos, textbook-based practice problems, and traditional assignments. It was developed and is taught by Mohammed Kavanin.
Learning Format
Students work through assigned textbook chapters and lesson notes, watch short instructional videos, submit assigned problems, and prepare for exams with a high degree of independence. This format requires strong self-discipline, careful exam preparation, and confidence in prerequisite skills.
Course Materials
Nagle, R. K., Saff, E. B., & Snider, A. D. (2018). Fundamentals of Differential Equations (9th Edition) Pearson Publishing.
Maymeskul, Student's Solutions Manual for Fundamentals of Differential Equations 8e and Fundamentals of Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems 6e 6th edition. ISBN-13: 9780321748348.
Math 266 has 20 lessons and 4 exams, proctored by Honorlock. You may work at your own pace and submit up to 3 items per week, taking as little as 8 weeks and a maximum of 9 months to complete the course. In addition to the 8 weeks, please allow an additional 5-7 business days to process registration, and 3-5 days for the final grade to appear on your transcript.
Topics include:
- Introduction to differential equations and initial value problems
- Graphical methods, including direction fields and isoclines
- First-order differential equations, including separable, linear, and exact equations
- Substitutions, transformations, and variable-coefficient equations
- Homogeneous linear equations and auxiliary equations
- Nonhomogeneous equations, superposition, undetermined coefficients, and variation of parameters
- Laplace transforms, inverse transforms, and their properties
- Solving initial value problems using Laplace transforms
- Discontinuous and periodic functions, power functions, and convolutions
- Matrix methods and linear systems, including eigenvalues and nonhomogeneous systems
How will the course appear on my transcript?
You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete this online course.
The credits earned will be recorded on your UND transcript based on the date you registered
for the course. It will appear on your transcript in the same way as a course taken
during a regular semester. There is no indication that the course was taken online
or that you completed it at your own pace.
Consult the table on our How Enroll Anytime Courses Work page for a current listing of Enroll Anytime Registration Dates and the semester
information that will appear on a UND transcript.
Why Take Online Classes at UND?
Here are a few reasons why you should take an online enroll anytime course at UND:
- Great customer service – Our registration team is ready to answer questions quickly so you can focus on your coursework.
- Affordable – UND's enroll anytime courses are priced at North Dakota's affordable, in-state tuition rate.
- Accredited – UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Easily transfer credits – Transferring credits is always at the discretion of the institution to which the credits are being transferred. In general, credits from schools/universities that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission transfer to other regionally accredited institutions. UND's online courses appear on your UND transcript in the same way as other courses.
Flexible 100% Online Course
You'll take this online course at your own pace. Some students thrive in this environment, while other students may struggle with setting their own deadlines. If you have successfully taken an independent study or correspondence course previously, UND’s enroll anytime courses may be right for you. Still not sure? Take our online quiz to help determine if online enroll anytime courses are right for you.
Course information including tuition, technology requirements, textbooks, lessons and exams is subject to change without notice.
