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MAT 118A

— Partial Differential Equations: Elementary Methods

(4 units)

Derivation of partial differential equations; separation of variables; equilibrium solutions and Laplace's equation; Fourier series; method of characteristics for the one dimensional wave equation. Solution of nonhomogeneous equations.

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Course Description: Derivation of partial differential equations; separation of variables; equilibrium solutions and Laplace's equation; Fourier series; method of characteristics for the one dimensional wave equation. Solution of nonhomogeneous equations. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Problem Solving. Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics & Scientific Computation, Mathematical Analytics & Operations Research. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Problem Solving. Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics & Scientific Computation, Mathematical Analytics & Operations Research. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL).

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