Introduction to Partial Differential Equations

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course is a basic introduction to the theory of partial differential equations. Topics covered include: modelling physical systems, method of characteristics, Laplace, wave and heat equations, separation of variables, eigenfunction expansions, integral transforms, maximum principles and Ritz Raleigh theory. PREREQUISITES: MATH 3120.03 or MATH 3260.03 or permission of instructor CROSSLISTED: MATH 5220.03 FORMATS: Lecture