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2011-2012 Graduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

MATH 542 - Elements of Partial Differential Equations


Introduction to partial differential equations emphasizing constructive methods of solution for the wave equation, heat equation, and the Laplace and Poisson equations. Separation of variables, Fourier series, Fourier integral, method of characteristics, maximum principles, Green’s functions, eigenfunction expansions, and the Laplace and Fourier transforms.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Either MATH 334, or MATH 232 and MATH 336, or consent of department.

Credits: 3