Math 418/518 Fall 2019. Applied Analytical Methods
Instructor: Dr. G. Lugo
Office Hours: OS 2016L . MWF 11:00-12:00 P.M. or by appointment
Textbooks: A First Course in Partial Differential Equations by H. F. Weinberger
| Syllabus: | Chapter I | The One dimensional Wave Equation | 
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 | Chapter II | Linear Second Order PDE’s | 
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 | Chapter III | Elliptic and Parabolic Equations | 
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 | Chapter IV | Separation of Variables and Fourier Series | 
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 | Chapter V | Non-homogeneous Problems | 
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 | Chapter VI | Problems in Higher Dimensions | 
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| Grading: | The grade will be based on the cumulative distribution of your scores on the following: | |
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 | Homework | 100 points | 
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 | Exam 1 | 50 points | 
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 | Exam 2 | 50 points | 
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 | Final | 100 points. | 
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 | Efforts will be made to device exams which will result on a ten point grading scale. | |
Make-ups: There will be no make-ups, no early exams. No exceptions!
Honor Code: Complete academic honesty is expected from all students. Please, read section V of the
Undergraduate Academic Honor Code.
Disabilities: If you feel that you should qualify for disability testing or accommodations during this course, contact the Office if Disability Services in Westside Hall or call ext. 3746.
Attendance: Do not miss any classes, but most important, do not miss any exams!
Goals: a) To complete the basic training in PDE’s for scientists and engineers
b) To understand Fourier Series and its applications

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Gabriel G. Lugo. 
  lugo@uncw.edu 
Last updated
08/16/2019