APMA 2130 - Methods of Applied Mathematics: Partial Differential Equations

Institution:

Brown University

Subject:

Description:

Solution methods and basic theory for first and second order partial differential equations. Geometrical interpretation and solution of linear and nonlinear first order equations by characteristics; formation of caustics and propagation of discontinuities. Classification of second order equations and issues of well-posed problems. Green's functions and maximum principles for elliptic systems. Characteristic methods and discontinuous solutions for hyperbolic systems.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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