Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 19 Hours. (19 x 1 hour lectures) |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 3 Hours. (3 x 1 hour example classes) |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | 2 Hours | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, a student should be able to:
1. solve simple linear partial differential equations;
2. illustrate with suitable examples the occurrence of such equations in physics and industry;
3. interpret the meaning of mathematical solutions of partial differential equations in the appropriate context.
Brief description
Many mathematical problems arising in the physical sciences, engineering, and technology, may be formulated in terms of partial differential equations. In attempting to solve such problems, one must be aware of the various types of partial differential equation which exist, and of the different boundary conditions associated with each type. These factors determine which method of solution one should use.
Aims
To teach the student how to recognise the type of a partial differential equation, and how to choose and implement an appropriate method of solution.
Content
2. FIRST ORDER EQUATIONS: The method of characteristics
3. SECOND ORDER EQUATIONS: Classification according to type. Canonical forms
4. THE DIFFUSION EQUATION; THE WAVE EQUATION; POISSON'S EQUATION
5. SOLUTION METHODS: Separation of variables. Laplace transforms.
Reading List
Recommended TextStrauss, Walter A. (c1992.) Partial differential equations :an introduction /Walter A.Strauss. Wiley Primo search Supplementary Text
John, Fritz (1971.) Partial differential equations. Springer Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6