Introduction to Applied Mathematics II

4 credits

(Cross-listed with SIO 203B.) Partial differential equations: characteristics, similarity solutions, Green’s functions, images, wave equation, diffusion equation, Laplace’s equation. Applications to continuum mechanics, potential fields, and transport phenomena such as diffusion, linear and nonlinear waves, Burger’s equation, shocks, and other topics. Other topics according to the interests of the instructor. Prerequisites: MAE 294A or SIO 203A or consent of instructor.