Chapter 3: Boundary Value Problems

Overview

This chapter addresses numerical solution techniques for boundary value problems in ordinary differential equations.

Learning Objectives

  • Formulate boundary value problems
  • Apply shooting methods
  • Implement finite difference methods
  • Understand finite element basics

Topics

3.1 Introduction to BVPs

3.2 Shooting Methods

3.3 Finite Difference Methods

3.4 Collocation Methods

3.5 Introduction to Finite Elements