Partial Diff Equations

Summer 2022 > Science & Mathematics > MATH.5450 > 001

Course No: MATH.5450-001; SIS Class Nbr: 2747; SIS Term: 3140
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: MATH 2340 Differential Equations or MATH 2360 Eng Differential Equations
  • Section Notes: Hybrid Course; xlisted 4450
  • Core Codes: LBLD, MATH, STEM
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Bradley Orchard
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Th | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM EDT
  • 2022 Summer: May 16 to Aug 05
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1725
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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