MATS230 Partial Differential Equations (9 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

Introduction to partial differential equations, transport equation, Laplace equation, heat equation and wave equation, physical interpretations, different ways of solving the equations, representing solutions by computer.

Learning outcomes

Student 

  • recognizes transport equation, Laplace equation, heat equation and wave equation
  • knows physical interpretations for the equations
  • knows and can apply basic properties of the equations
  • can solve simple PDE problems
  • can represent solutions by computer 

Description of prerequisites

Intermediate studies in mathematics, at least Vector calculus 2

Recommended prerequisites

Study materials

Lecture notes

Literature

  • Evans: Partial differential equations

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
The course is graded based on the points of course exam and the points earned from the exercises.
Select all marked parts

Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Points of the final exam.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
x

Participation in teaching (9 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
The course is graded based on the points of course exam and the points earned from the exercises.
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Lectures and homework

Study materials:

Lecture notes

Literature:
  • Evans: Partial differential equations.
No published teaching
x

Exam (9 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Points of the final exam.
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Independent study and final exam.

Study materials:

Lecture notes

No published teaching