MATH 4280

Introduction to Partial Differential Equations

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

Topics are selected from first-order quasilinear equations, classification of second-order equations, with emphasis on maximum principles, existence, uniqueness, stability, Fourier series methods. Additional topics as time permits.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: MATH 2930, MATH 3270, or equivalent.

Distribution Category (SMR-AS) (MQL-AG, OPHLS-AG)

Comments Students will be expected to be comfortable writing proofs. More experience with proofs may be gained by first taking a 3000-level MATH course.

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