Many physical phenomena can be described mathematically by one or more partial differential equations. Examples include sound propagation, heat conduction, and diffusion, to name just three. In this course you will learn what a partial differential equation is and how such an equation can model a physical system. You will learn techniques for solving some common types of equations. You will also learn what types of boundary conditions are needed to insure that a given partial differential equation has a unique solution, usually a desirable property of an equation modeling a real phenomenon.
The final exam is due May 13.
Tutors are available daily in the Math Department Tutoring Center (Olney Hall 407).
The University has a site license which allows UML students to download Mathematica on their personal computers. You can find installation instructions and tutorials here.
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