Author(s)

James E. Mamadu^1*, Ignatius N. Njoseh²

¹Department of Mathematics, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
²Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.

This paper presents Tau-collocation approximation approach for solving first and second orders ordinary differential equations. We use the method in the stimulation of numerical techniques for the approximate solution of linear initial value problems (IVP) in first and second order ordinary differential equations. The resulting numerical evidences show the method is adequate and effective.

Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE), Initial Value Problem (IVP), Canonical Polynomial, Collocation

Mamadu, J. and Njoseh, I. (2016) Tau-Collocation Approximation Approach for Solving First and Second Order Ordinary Differential Equations. Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics, 4, 383-390. doi: 10.4236/jamp.2016.42045.