18 152 - Introduction to Partial Differential Equations

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Introduces three main types of partial differential equations: diffusion, elliptic, and hyperbolic. Includes mathematical tools, real-world examples and applications, such as the Black-Scholes equation, the European options problem, water waves, scalar conservation laws, first order equations and traffic problems.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 18.100; 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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