Courses: MAT234 Partial Differential Equations - Spring 2017
Language of Instruction
English
Teaching semester
Autumn
Objectives and Content
The course includes initial and boundary value problems for PDEs of first and second order, and includes, to a limited extent, systems of such equations. Emphasis is on the qualitative behaviour of solutions.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able to:- Derive partial differential equations from physical principles.
- Understand the qualitative differences between elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic equations.
- Understand what kind of combinations of boundary conditions and initial values gives well-posed problems.
- Understand and write simple mathematical proofs.
- Apply theorems showing convergence of functions in different norms.
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
MAT131 Differential Equations I and MAT212 Functions of Several Variables
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
Oral examination
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Subject Overlap
Contact Information
advice@mi.uib.no