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MATH 410

CALCULUS OF VARIATIONS

Credit Hours: 3 · Undergraduate Upper-Level

Study of classical and modern theories about functions having some integral expression which is maximal, minimal, or critical. Geodesics, brachistochrone problem, minimal surfaces, and numerous applications to physics. Euler-Lagrange equations, 1st and 2nd variations, Hamilton's Principle.

Prerequisites & course information

Short Title: CALCULUS OF VARIATIONS Department: Mathematics Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level Prerequisite(s): ( MATH 101 or MATH 105 ) and ( MATH 102 or MATH 106 ) and ( MATH 211 or MATH 212 or MATH 221 or MATH 222 )

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