MATH 4280
Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
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)
Prerequisites & course information
MATH 2930 or MATH 3270 or equivalent.
Sources
Catalogue variants
- Introduction to Partial Differential Equations · 4.0 · Undergraduate