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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Partial Differential Equations BPM
Module Code MTH1092
Faculty Mathematical Sciences School Science & Health
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Description

This module is co-taught with MTH1051. This module introduces students to methods of solving partial differential equations. Students will become familiar with first order quasi-linear and second order linear partial differential equations. A selection of analytic techniques for solving some partial differential equations that frequently occur in applications will be given. This module provides a platform for modelling with partial differential equations

Learning Outcomes



WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture24No Description
Tutorial8No Description
Independent Study125No Description
Total Workload: 157
Section Breakdown
CRN12018Part of TermSemester 1
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC1Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorPaul RazafimandimbyModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
In Class TestThe in-class test will test understanding of various methods of solving partial differential equations.50%Week 6
In Class TestAs previous in-class test.50%Week 10
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

First Order Quasi-linear PDEs
Characteristics; weak solutions; shocks.

Second Order Linear PDEs
Initial and boundary value problems; characteristics; wave equation; Laplace's equation; heat equation.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • K.E. Gustafson: 0, Differential Equations and Hilbert Space Methods, Wiley,
  • Y. Pinchover and J. Rubinstein: 0, An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations, Cambridge University Press,


Articles:
None
Other Resources

None

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