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Sergey A. Dyachenko
sergeydy at buffalo.edu
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Introduces partial differential equations, emphasizing the wave, diffusion and potential (Laplace) equations.
Focuses on understanding the physical meaning and mathematical properties of solutions of partial differential equations.
Includes fundamental solutions and transform methods for problems on the line, as well as separation of variables using
orthogonal series for problems in regions with boundary. Covers convergence of Fourier series in detail.
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TR 12:30-1:50
250 Math Bldg
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Wednesday 12:30 - 1:50 pm at Math Bldg 312
and by appointment
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Walter A. Strauss, Partial Differential Equations, An Introduction, Second edition
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Home Work
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Exam 1: March 3 (in-class, open notes, no electronic devices)
Review Problems
Exam 2: Thursday, April 21
Review Problems
Exam 3: Thursday, May 12
Review for Midterm 3
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A overall grade (A-F) for the class is accumulated from the scores of homeworks,
the 2 midterm exams and the final exam.
The grade for the class is assigned at the end of the
semester after the Final exam is graded, however you are welcome to
email me with questions
about your current grade at any time during the semester to see how well you are doing.
All missing work (HWs/Exams) is awarded zero points, so be sure to turn-in on time. The written work is
expected to be neat:
illegible work will not be graded.
Answers to problems without supporting work or solution will receive no credit.
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25%
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25%
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25%
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25%
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Homework should be turned in by 5pm on the due date. All homework must be stapled.
One lowest HW score is dropped. You are encouraged to cooperate while doing homework, but you are expected to complete
the homework on your own and to write the solutions in your own
words, and not contain pieces taken verbatim from elsewhere.
HWs that look too much alike will not be counted. No late homework will be accepted.
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No make-up exam will be given unless you
contact me in advance with written authorization from university to
miss exam
(illness, family emergency, active participation in athletic events).
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If you have 3 unexcused absences you may
be dropped from the class. However, it is your responsibility to drop
the course
if you decide to stop attending classes. If you don't, you may receive an F for the class.
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