Advanced Mathematical Methods in Engineering

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Review of theory of linear algebra. Review of ordinary differential equations: linear, non-linear; series solutions; special exact solutions; applications. Partial differential equations: geometric interpretation; characteristic curves; separation of variables; the Sturm-Liouville problem and Fourier series; eigenfunction expansion; Fourier, Laplace and Hankel transforms; self-similarity; Green's function; applications. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSc or PhD in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering or consent of the Department.