/MTH 555. Introduction to Partial Differential Equations

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Course focuses on first and second order partial differential equations (PDEs), boundary value problems and their applications. Topics include physical examples of PDEs, classification of second order linear PDEs, method of characteristics, D'Alembert's formulation, maximum principles, heat kernels, separation of variables, and Fourier series. Prerequisites: MTH 245 , MTH 246 , or MTH 347 ; or permission of the instructor.