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MATH 4280

Introduction to Partial Differential Equations

4.0 credits · Undergraduate

Topics are selected from first-order quasilinear equations, classification of second-order equations, with emphasis on maximum principles, existence, uniqueness, stability, and Fourier series methods. Additional topics as time permits. Students will be expected to be comfortable writing proofs. More experience with proofs may be gained by first taking a 3000-level MATH course.

spring 2026

Readings

  • Strauss, Walter, Partial Differential Equations: An Introduction, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2007 (ISBN: 0-470-05456-5)
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Prerequisites & course information

MATH 2930 or MATH 3270 or equivalent.

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