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ANALYSIS OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

MATH 619
Course Description

A rigorous introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of the basic methods and techniques in the modern theory of PDEs. It is aimed at math majors, but will also be useful to some students in the sciences, engineering and economics who feel the need for a deeper understanding of the theory of PDEs. The emphasis is on the exposure to a number of different methods of solution of PDEs and their connection to physical phenomena modeled by the equations. The goals include both learning to solve some basic types of PDEs as well as to understand the motivation behind and inner workings of the techniques involved.

Prerequisties

(MATH 322 , MATH 421 , or MATH 521 ) and (MATH 319 , MATH 320 , MATH 376 , MATH 415 , or MATH 519 ) or graduate/professional standing or member of the Pre-Masters Mathematics (Visiting International) Program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Every Other Spring

Grade Point Average
3.69

4.89% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.61% from Historical

A Rate
76.19%

23.08% from Historical

Class Size
21

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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