Partial Differential Equations (AM3.4)

LECTURER: D. Pollney

Description

This course deals with the basic theory of partial differential equations (elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic) and dynamical systems. It presents both the qualitative properties of solutions of partial differential equations and methods of solution.

Topics

First-order partial equations, classification of second-order equations, derivation of the classical equations of mathematical physics (wave equation, Laplace equation, and heat equation), method of characteristics, construction and behaviour of solutions, maximum principles, energy integrals. Fourier and Laplace transforms, introduction to dynamical systems.

Tutorials

ONE tutorial per week.

Tests/Exams

TWO class tests and ONE final examination.