MATH 488 - Partial Differential Equations

(3 units)

Partial differential equations; first order equations, initial and mixed boundary-value problems for the second order Laplace, heat and wave equations; finite difference approximation.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 285 with a “C” or better; MATH 330 with a “C” or better.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply separation of variables to solve a partial differential equation.
2. solve second order constant coefficient partial differential equations by applying transforms.
3. apply the method of characteristics to solve first order partial differential equations.

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