Partial Differential Equations

Catalog description

Many laws of physics are formulated as partial differential equations. This course discusses the simplest examples, such as waves, diffusion, gravity, and static electricity. Nonlinear conservation laws and the theory of shock waves are discussed, as well as further applications to physics, chemistry, biology, and population dynamics. Prerequisite: Grade C or better in either MATH-SHU 262 (Ordinary Differential Equations) or MATH-SHU 362 (Honors Differential Equations), AND grade C or better in either MATH-SHU 151 (Multivariable Calculus) or MATH-SHU 329 (Honors Analysis II). Equivalency: This course counts for MATH-UA 263 . Fulfillment: Math Additional Math elective; Honors Math elective.