Fall 2016, Math 602/600, Methods and Applications of Partial Differential Equations
TR: 2:20-3:35, BLOC 160
Instructor: Bojan
Popov
Office: Blocker
507B
Email:
popov"at"math.tamu.edu
Office Hours: TR 10:25-11:25, or by
appointment
Description: Classification of
linear partial differential equations of the second order; Fourier
series, orthogonal functions, applications to partial differential
equations; special functions, Sturm-Liouville theory, application to
boundary value problems; introduction to Green’s functions; finite
Fourier transforms.
Objectives: In this class, you
will learn the basic concepts and some elementary methods in Partial
Differential Equations (PDEs). We will cover and discuss all basic
types of PDEs: elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic PDEs. The main
methods used will be the Fourier method separation of variables, the
method of characteristics, Green's function method, and some extra
tools needed for nonlinear PDEs.
Textbook: Applied
partial differential equations (Richard Haberman, 4th edition) or Applied
partial differential equations (Richard Haberman, 5th edition)
Prerequisites: MATH 601 or MATH 308 and 407.
Math 602 Web Page: The course
schedule and other information can be found at /~popov/math602.html
Grading policy: 30% will be
determined by the homework assignments and quizzes (assignments turned
in late will not be accepted), 20% will be determined by each
midterm and 30%
by the final exam.
Your MINIMUM grade will be A, B, C, or D, for averages of 90%, 75%,
60%, or 45%, respectively.
Midterm I exam:
October 4, 2016; 2:20-3:35
p.m.
Midterm II exam:
November 15, 2016; 2:20-3:35 p.m.
Final exam:
December 14, 2015; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Make-Up Policy: Make-ups for
exams will only be given with documented University-approved excuses
(see University Regulations). Consistent with University Student Rules,
students are required to notify an instructor by the end of the next
working day after missing an exam. Otherwise, they forfeit their rights
to a make-up. Ignorance of the time and place of an exam will not
be accepted as an excuse for absence.
Attendance: The
University views class attendance as the responsibility of an
individual student. Attendance is essential to complete the course
successfully. University rules related to excused and unexcused
absences are located on-line at http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule07.
Copyright Policy: All printed
hand-outs and web materials are protected by US Copyright Laws. No
multiple copies can be made without written permission by the
instructor.
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Scholastic Dishonesty: Students
may work together and discuss the homework problems with each other.
Copying work done by others is an act of scholastic dishonesty and will
be prosecuted to the full extent allowed by University policy. For more
information on university policies regarding scholastic dishonesty, see
University Student Rules. The Aggie Honor System will be
enforced: An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate
those who do.