MA4PD2-Partial Differential Equations II

Module Provider: Mathematics and Statistics
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites: MA2DE Differential Equations and MA2VC Vector Calculus or
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: MA3PD2 Partial Differential Equations II
Current from: 2019/0

Email: n.r.t.biggs@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Aims:
To extend the students' knowledge of partial differential equations, in particular to enable them to understand some of the elegant structures involved and be able to apply the results in appropriate problems.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module students are expected to be able to:

• use separation of variables and Green's functions in appropriate cases;


• apply methods to problems in wave dynamics.

This module will be assessed to a greater depth than the excluded module MA3PD2.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

This module considers a central topic in mathematics, namely, partial differential equations, and takes their study further than previously, by investigation of elliptic problems using Green's functions.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures supported by problem sheets and lecture-based tutorials.

Summative assessment- Examinations:
2 hours.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
One (Level 7 standard) examination paper.

Formative assessment methods:
Problem sheets.

Penalties for late submission:

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 50% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:
One examination paper of 2 hours duration in August/September.

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Last updated: 11 April 2019