LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course student knows
- how to solve partial differential equations using separation of variables and Fourier techniques
- the physical interpretations of the equations
- the equations in the spherical and cylindrical coordinates
- the role of the fundamental solutions
- the maximum and comparison principles
- the variational forms of the equations.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 09.12.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Riikka Korte
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The Laplace equation, the heat equation and the wave equation.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
lectures, exercises and course exam OR exam only
applies in this implementation
Course exam 55% + homework assignments 30% + pre-lecture quizzes 15%.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
24+24 (2+2) contact hours
applies in this implementation
Contact teaching:
- lectures 12*2h
- exercise classes 12*2h
- exam 3h
Self-study:
- studying the lecture notes 12 * 2,5h
- pre-lecture quizzes 11 * 1h
- homework assignments (on top of exercise classes) 6 * 5h
- studying for the exam 8h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture notes
applies in this implementation
The course follows lecture notes written by Juha Kinnunen. In addition, the lecture slides will be published. All material will be available in MyCourses.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
2025-2026 Autumn I - II