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TMA4305

Partial Differential Equations

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

First order equations, Cauchy's problems. Linear second order equations, classification, characteristics. Boundary-value problems for elliptic equations. Boundary- and initial-value problems for hyperbolic and parabolic equations. Fundamental solutions, max-min principles.

Learning outcome

The course aims at familiarizing students with basic principles and fundamental methods in the analysis of partial differential equations.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. Retake of examination may be given as an oral examination.

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SIF5088 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Mathematics
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-03 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.