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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

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

1. demonstrate understanding of selected definitions from the module content
2. use selected solution techniques from the module content
3. solve a wide range of problems from the module content

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	No Description
Tutorial	12	No Description
Independent Study	140	No Description
Total Workload: 188

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.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

K.E. Gustafson: 0, Differential Equations and Hilbert Space Methods, Wiley,
Y. Pinchover and J. Rubinstein: 0, An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations, Cambridge U.P.,
I. Stakgold: 0, Green's Functions and Boundary Value Problems, Wiley,

Other Resources

None

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