Introduction to Partial Differential Equations |
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Welcome to the class website for Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). The theory of PDEs provides an important mathematical approach for studying a wide variety of phenomena arising in the physical sciences, engineering, and finance. This class will discuss both fundamental models based on PDEs and mathematical techniques for their study. For more details see the syllabus and the topics listed below. Please be sure to read the prerequisites and grading policies for the class. Selection of Topics
Prerequisites:Calculus I, II, Ordinary Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra. Grading:The grade for the class will be based on the homework assignments (see policy below), midterm exam, and final project as follows: Homework Assignments 30% Homework Policy:Assignments will be made weekly and posted on the class website. Prompt submission of the homework assignments is required. While no late homework submissions will be accepted, one missed assignment will be allowed without penalty. While it is permissible and you are encouraged to discuss materials with classmates, the submitted homework must be your own work. The assignments will consist of a combination of analytic problems and numerical simulations. Some basic programming in Matlab/Octave may be required. Exams:A midterm exam will be given in the class on Thursday, November 1st. The final exam will be given on Thursday, December 13th in NH 1105 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. [based on registrar exam information here] Final Exam Outline:
A final exam will date will be announced near the end of the quarter in accordance with the university exam schedule. Supplemental Class Notes:(none posted at this time) Class Annoucements:
Homework Assignments:Turn all homeworks into the TA mailbox (Jon Lo Kim Lin) in South Hall 6th Floor by 5pm on the due date. Graded homeworks will be returned in class. TA office hours Tuesdays 9:30am-10:30am, Graduate Tower, Office 6431W. Solution keys for the homework were also prepared by Jon Lo Kim Lin. HW1: (Due Thurs, Oct 4th) 1.1: 2ace, 3acdg, 4, 5ace, 10, 12; 1.2: 1, 4, 6, 8, 9. Solution Key Δ |