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.
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