| Joseph M. Mahaffy |
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| Math 531: Partial Differential Equations | Spring 2020 |
Course Information for Math 531
This course introduces students to differential equations. Computers are used for modeling examples with MatLab, Maple, and Excel, being the primary computer tools demonstrated.
Details of the course and timelines are available on the HW Assignment page.
Math 531 - Spring 2020
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Joseph
Mahaffy
Professor, Mathematical Biology |
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| Lectures: MW 14:00-15:15 in GMCS 307 | Office phone: 619-594-3743 |
| Office Hours: MWF 12-13, F 14-15 in GMCS 593 and by Appointment (W in MLC) |
Fax: 619-594-6746 |
| Office location: GMCS 593 | E-mail: jmahaffy@mail.sdsu.edu |
Prerequisites
Math 252, 254, and 337 (or equivalent)
- Math 252: Calculus III
- Series and Integration of Trigonometric Functions
- Vectors, Partial derivatives, and Gradients
- Divergence Theorem or Gauss's Theorem
- Multivariable Integration
- Math 254: Linear Algebra
- Linear Independence
- Orthogonality
- Eigenvalues
- Math 337: Ordinary Differential Equations
- Existence and Uniqueness of Solutions of ODEs
- Solutions of Second Order Linear Differential Equations
- Solving Non-homogeneous ODEs
- Series Solutions of ODEs
- Laplace Transforms for Solving ODEs
Textbook
Haberman: Applied Partial Differential Equations with Fourier Series and Boundary Value Problems
(Either the 4th or 5th Edition should be fine.)
or 
See Lecture Notes
Lab
Manual (MatLab and Maple) and Lab
Manual (Excel and Maple) are being
developed with much of the first part completed and
online.
Course Assessment and Grading -See Special Covid-19 Revision
- Grading:
- Homework assignments, including WeBWorK (40%)
- 2 Midterms (40%) (likely both in-class and Take-Home exams)
- Final (20%) (possibly only a Take-Home final)
The grade divisions are typically 85-100 is an A, 73-85 is a B, 62-73 is a C, 50-62 is a D, and below 50 is an F with + or - assigned near the boundary (within 3%).
The Syllabus has details on course policies.
For questions concerning the webpage contact Joseph Mahaffy.