Math 415, Fall 2006

Math 415 Partial Differential Equations, Fall 2006

An introduction to the theory of P.D.E.'s with applications to selected classical problems in physics and engineering. Linear and quasilinear first order equations, derivation of some of the classical PDE's of physics, and standard solution techniques for boundary and initial value problems. Preliminary topics such as orthogonal functions, Fourier series, and variational methods introduced as needed. Prerequisites: Math 217 and 309, or permission of instructor.

Midterm Exam: During class Thursday, October 12. Final Exam: Thursday December 21, 2006 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Class times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Classroom: 113 Cupples I
Text book: Partial Differential Equations: An Introduction, by Walter A. Strauss, published by John Wiley 1992, ISBN 0-471-54868-5.
Instructor: Gary R. Jensen
Office: 104 Cupples I
Phone: 935-6302
e-mail: gary@math.wustl.edu
Office Hours: TBA, and by appointment, in 104 Cupples I.

Syllabus

The course will cover most of Chapters 1-6 of the assigned text. It is possible that more can be covered, depending on what pace turns out to be appropriate.
Written homework assignments will be due at the beginning of class every Tuesday, beginning 9/12/06.
A detailed Lesson Schedule and the homework assignments are posted in Telesis, which you can access if you are registered in the course. It is strongly recommended that you work more exercises in the text than are assigned.

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