Math 211: Applied Partial Differential Equations and Complex Variables (Fall 2011)

Mathematical methods for solving problems in linear partial differential equations: linear operators and adjoint problems, eigenfunction expansions, Fourier series, Sturm-Liouville problems, orthogonal functions and generalized Fourier series. Solutions via Green's functions. Complex variables for contour integrals and solutions via integral representations. Integral transforms: Fourier and Laplace transforms.

Textbook: Applied Partial Differential Equations (4th ed), by Richard Haberman, Prentice Hall (2003)

Prerequisites

Background in linear algebra and ordinary differential equations: [Math 104 and 131], or [Math 107 and 108], or equivalents.

Schedule

MWF 1:30-2:20 PM, Room 119 Physics Building

Instructor

Thomas Witelski, Associate Professor, Dept of Math

Office hours

To be announced, Room 295 Physics Building, or by email request for an appointment for other times.

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