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Rensselaer Catalog 2024-2025 [Archived Catalog]

MATH 6500 - Partial Differential Equations

A course dealing with the basic theory of partial differential equations. It includes such topics as properties of solutions of hyperbolic, parabolic, and elliptic equations in two or more independent variables; linear and nonlinear first order equations; existence and uniqueness theory for general higher order equations; potential theory and integral equations.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 4100  and MATH 4200  and MATH 4600  or equivalent or permission of instructor.

When Offered: Fall term annually.

Credit Hours: 4