Differential Equations: Definitions and Terminology (Level 1 of 4) | Order, Type, Linearity

This video introduces the basic definitions and terminology of differential equations. The topics covered include classification of differential equations by type, order and linearity. The words differential and equation certainly suggest solving some kind of equation that contains derivatives. One of the main goals of a general differential equation course is to solve equations such as this one for an unknown function y = f(x). Differential equations play a prominent role in engineering, physics, economics, chemistry, biology and other exciting fields.