Spring 2020
> Science & Mathematics
> MATH.5450
> 001
Course No: MATH.5450-001; SIS Class Nbr: 15578; SIS Term: 2930
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
Linear and quasilinear first order PDE. The method of characteristics. Conservation laws and propagation of shocks. Basic theory for three classical equations of mathematical physics (in all spatial dimensions): the wave equation, the heat/diffusion equation, the Laplace/Poisson equation. Initial value problems - solution formulas. Fundamental solutions. Green's functions. Eigenfunction expansion method for initial-boundary and boundary value problems.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
- Core Codes: MATH, STEM, LDAY
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Bradley Orchard
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- M | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM EDT
- 2020 Spring: Jan 21 to May 09
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $1725
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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