Michael Anderson

Synopsis

This course is an introduction to Fourier series and to their use in solving partial differential equations (PDEs). We will discuss in detail the three fundamental types of PDEs: the heat equation, the wave equation and Laplace's equation. These equations are important in many applications from various fields (mathematics, physics, engineering, economics, etc.) and illustrate important properties of PDEs in general.

Please visit the course website on Blackboard to see your grades and the solutions to midterms & exams.

Lectures

Tuesdays & Thursdays 1-2:20pm in Library W4535

Instructor

Michael Anderson
Office hours: M 12-1, M 2:30-3:30, F 1:30-2:30 in Math Tower 4-110
           

Grader

Hang Yuan
Office: Math Tower 5-125A
Office hours: F 4-5pm in Math Tower 5-125A, W 2-4pm in MLC
Email:hang.yuan@stonybrook.edu

Textbook

David Powers, Boundary Value Problems and Partial Differential Equations, 6th ed., Elsevier (Academic Press), 2010.

This should also be available at the Campus Bookstore

Grading Policy

Grades will be computed using the following scheme:

• Homework – 20%
• Midterm 1 – 20%
• Midterm 2 – 20%
• Final – 40%

Students are expected to attend class regularly and to keep up with the material presented in the lecture and the assigned reading.

Exams

There will be two midterms and a final exam, scheduled as follows:

• Midterm 1 – Thursday, March 7, 1-2:20pm, in class
• Midterm 2 – Thursday, April 18, 1-2:20pm, in class
• Final Exam – Tuesday, May 21, 2:15pm-5:00pm, in Frey Hall 100

Information for students with disabilities:

If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services at (631) 632-6748 or DSS. They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.

Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information go to the following website: Fire

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Critical incident management:

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