ACM30220 Partial Differential Equations

Academic Year 2022/2023

This course provides a thorough introduction to the mathematical theory of partial differential equations both the classical theory of Laplace, Cauchy, Fourier, Gauss etc and more modern analytic developments. Topics include first order equations, Cauchy problems, characteristics, linear second-order equations, classification, boundary value problems for elliptic equations, perimeter and initial value problems for hyperbolic and parabolic equations, fundamental solutions, Green's functions, eigenfunction expansions, Fourier transforms, and maximum principles.

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Learning Outcomes:

The student masters the basic principles and methods for the analysis of partial differential equations, including first-order equations, Cauchy's problems, characteristics, linear second-order equations, classification, boundary value problems for elliptic equations, boundary and initial value problems for hyperbolic and parabolic equations, fundamental solutions, maximum principles, Fourier series, and Fourier transform techniques. The student is then able to apply the techniques to study specific examples.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Specified Learning Activities

24
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Total

94
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, tutorials, enquiry, and problem-based learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

ACM20150 Vector and Integral Calculus


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ACM30080 - PDEs in Financial Maths, ACM30120 - PDEs for Fin. Maths (online)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: final examination 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

60
Continuous Assessment: Varies over semester Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Fri 13:00 - 13:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn