Dr. Neil Balmforth
COURSES

Applied PDEs

This course provides an introduction to practical analytical solution methods for PDEs.

The syllabus:
I. Separation of variables
II. Fourier series and Sturm-Liouville problems
III. Orthogonal polynomials
IV. Transform methods
V. Quasi-linear equations and the method of characteristics

Assessment will involve coursework (homework problems) and examination.

Recommended text:
R. Haberman, ``Applied PDEs''