Spring 2027 - APMA 901 G100
Partial Differential Equations (4)
Class Number: 4313
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Nilima Nigam
1 778 782-4258
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
First order non-linear partial differential equations (PDEs) and the method of characteristics. Hamilton-Jacobi equation and hyperbolic conservation laws; weak solutions. Second-order linear PDEs (Laplace, heat and wave equations); Green's functions. Sobolev spaces. Second-order elliptic PDEs; Lax-Milgram theorem.
Registrar Notes:
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