MATH 372K (55725): Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) and Applications – Fall 23
General Information
Instructor: Irene M. Gamba (gamba@math.utexas.edu)
Office hrs: Thursdays 1 to 2pm
Lecture Room: PMA 7.104 - T-Th 11:00AM-12:30
pm
TA: Will Porteous (wporteous@utexas.edu)
Required text:
Textbook: Applied Partial Differential Equations with Fourier Series and Boundary Value Problems (5th Edition) (Featured Titles for Partial Differential Equations) by Richard Haberman (4th edition works as well)
Complementary textbook: Partial Differential Equations for Scientists and Engineers (Dover Books on Mathematics) by Stanley J. Farlow
Prerequisites
M427K, with a grade of at least C. One of (linear algebra courses) M311K or M340C or M341 or M346 and/or M361K or M365C is also recommended.
Exams: There will be three midterm exams. The tentative dates are
Midterm Exam 1: Tuesday October 3rd - in class test.
There is no Final exam for this class
Course grading policy:
100 points Homework + 300 points Midterms ( 2 at 150 each)
Exam policy: Books are not permitted during midterms. A valid photo ID must be available to be checked at all exams. Make-up exams will not be given so please remember the appropriate exam dates. Exceptions will be considered under extraordinary circumstances ONLY. This includes illness or observance of a religious holiday (with 2 weeks advance notice). Proper documentation (such as a doctor's note) is required in all cases.
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