Math 418 Fall 2004.    Applied Analytical Methods

 

Instructor:                            Dr. G. Lugo

 

Office Hours:                       Br 224. MWF 1:00-2:00 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
	Chapter II	Linear Second Order PDE’s
	Chapter III	Elliptic and Parabolic Equations
	Chapter IV	Separation of Variables and Fourier Series
	Chapter V	Non-homogeneous Problems
	Chapter VI	Problems in Higher Dimensions
	Class Notes

 

Grading:	The grade will be based on the cumulative distribution of your scores on the following:
	Homework	100 points
	Exam 1	50 points
	Exam 2	50 points
	Final	100 points.
	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