Partial Differential Equations

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Course Description

An introduction to PDE; particularly suitable for non-Math majors. Topics include physical examples of PDE's, method of characteristics, D'Alembert's formula, maximum principles, heat kernel, Duhamel's principle, separation of variables, Fourier series, Harmonic functions, Bessel functions, spherical harmonics. Students who have taken MATH 171 should consider taking MATH 173 rather than 131P. Prerequisite: 53.

Grading Basis

ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit

Min

4

Max

4

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

Lecture

Enrollment Optional?

No

This course has been approved for the following WAYS

Formal Reasoning (FR)

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