Course description
Methods of solution for evolutionary partial differential equations and systems primarily from a classical perspective. Linear and nonlinear equations and systems; characteristics; shocks and discontinuous solutions; similarity solutions; modern applications and dynamical systems approaches. PREREQ: MATH617 or equivalent.
Important data
- Lecture times. MWF 9:05am-9:55am. Ewing Hall 209
- Instructor. Francisco-Javier Sayas, Department of Mathematical Sciences
- Office Hours. MW 10:00am-11:30am or by appointment. You are encouraged to use the office hours for personal or group discussion with your instructor. Do not hesitate to ask for appointments for office hours if you cannot make it at the scheduled times or you have an urgent question. Asking questions by e-mail is NOT recommended.
- Textbook. Sandro Salsa. Partial Differential Equations in Action. From Modelling to Theory. Chapters 2, 4 and 5.
- Website. http://math.udel.edu/~fjsayas/teaching/math835/
Evaluation
The final grade will be composed of three in-class quizzes,
three take-home exams (assignments) and a final project.
| IN-CLASS
QUIZZES |
300 |
100
each (three quizzes) |
| TAKE-HOME
EXAMS |
450 |
150
each (three exams) |
| PROJECT |
250 |
|
| TOTAL |
1000 |
Check the continuously updated calendar at the main page of
the course website for concrete dates of quizzes and exams.
Part of the grade will reflect the quality of the argumentation and the clarity of its exposition. Solutions limited to formulas spread over the page will get less credit than solutions that are well explained. (Use the book as an example of how to write.)
Attendance and deadline policy
Attendance to lectures is mandatory. The students are expected to tell the instructor if they are going to miss a lecture, giving a good reason for it. Deadlines for the take-home exams and final project are strict.
Academic honesty
As worded by the University of Delaware All students must be honest and forthright in their academic studies. To falsify the results of one's research, to steal the words or ideas of another, to cheat on an assignment, or to allow or assist another to commit these acts corrupts the educational process. Students are expected to do their own work and neither give nor receive unauthorized assistance. Any violation of this standard must be reported to the Office of Student Conduct. For more details, check http://www.udel.edu/stuguide/12-13/code.html Unless you are asked to do so in a concrete assignment, you cannot collaborate with your colleagues in assignments and projects. Cheating of any kind (even if the student does not take any advantage from it) will be grounds for an F grade.
