Differential Calculus and Differential Equations Course
Master differential calculus and differential equations using practical thermal models for electronic components. Gain skills to set up ODEs, solve transient and steady-state behaviours, and apply mathematical insights for improved engineering choices in thermal design.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course on differential calculus and differential equations teaches building and solving first-order thermal models for electronics, covering heat transfer basics, parameter estimation, energy balance, analytical ODE solutions, and numerical checks to forecast temperatures, verify assumptions, and drive data-backed thermal designs.
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Develop skills
- Thermal modelling basics: apply conduction, convection, radiation in quick analyses.
- Lumped ODE setup: build first-order energy balance models for hot electronic parts.
- ODE solution skills: solve linear thermal ODEs analytically for T(t) and steady state.
- Parameter estimation: compute C_th, h, k=hA and typical chip power, safely and fast.
- Design decisions: use tau and T_ss to optimise cooling, cost, size, and reliability.
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