Applied Mathematics (MATH 433) Fall 2008

Textbook : Applied Partial Differential Equations, by J. David Logan

Instructor: Dr. Rajeev Rajaram  Office: SS 211F

Office Hours: MW : 9-10, 11-12; T: 9-11 or by appointment.

Prerequisites: MATH 154 or MATH 254, and MATH 207 or MATH 205.

Learning outcomes: Successful students will be able to:

• Identify physical processes governed by Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)

• Classify and derive PDEs

• Define a classical solution to PDEs and solve PDEs

• Derive orthogonal series expansions for solutions of PDEs

• Solve PDEs using computer algebra systems

Course Content: Chapters 1-4 from the textbook

Grading Scale: A=90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69

Course Policy:

• General course policy applies.

• An oral exam will be conducted towards the end of the course as part of the course assessment.

• In-class assignments will carry a lot of weight. Assignments will be collected on time. Late submissions will not be encouraged.