Boundary Value Problems/Math Methods Engr & Physics II

MA 502/442
SUMMER A SEMESTER, 2014

SYLLABUS

CLASSROOM: LB 267
PROFESSOR:

DR. SHAR SAJJADI

OFFICE HOURS:
MON-THURS,
ROOM:

1.00 PM-2.00 PM
301.37

TEXTBOOK:

CLASS TIMES: MON-THURS

11.301.00

PHONE: 226-6234 SAJJA8B5@ERAU.EDU

Applied Partial Differential Equations. S.G. Sajjadi and T.A. Smith

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Laplace Transforms, Fourier transforms, solution of linear differential equations with variable
coefficients, Partial differential equations, including the wave equation, the heat equation,
Laplaces equation, Schrodinger equation, Nonlinear heat conduction, Bessel and Legendre
functions, and other related topics with applications in science and engineering.
Prerequisite: MA441

GOALS:
The course provides a basic foundation in the area of partial differential equations and
advanced mathematical methods. It serves as a required course for the Masters degree in
Aerospace Engineering curriculum.
Discipline Specific Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be exposed to:
1. Boundary value problems and eigensystems.
2. Partial differential equations and their classifications.
3. Integral transforms for partial differential equations.
4. Complex contour integrations and residues.
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5. Greens function for inhomogeneous differential equations.

6. Asymptotics and special functions.
7. Partial differential equations in various curvilinear coordinates.
8. Introduction to numerical solutions of partial differential equations (if time permits,
otherwise self study notes will be provided.)

GRADING SYSTEM:
Homework/Projects
2 - Exam(s)

50% (Sum of all HWS 25%, Project 25%)

For summer semesters project is usually replace with a
term paper.
50%

Total

100%

First exam:
Final exam:

Mid-Semester (Date to be announced)

Exam Period (End of Semester and it maybe in class or take home)

GRADE SCALE:
90%100%
80%89%
70%79%
60%69%
0%59%

A
B
C
D
F

NB: Grades between 80 to 90 etc (i.e. borderline grades) are discretionary.

A grade D represent a Fail for 502 students.
Students are responsible to note the following policies
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICIES:
Academic Integrity: EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University is committed to
maintaining and upholding intellectual integrity. The faculty, departments,
divisions, or campuses of the University may impose sanctions on students who

commit the following academic integrity violations: cheating, plagiarism, forgery

of transcripts, and other related acts. Sanctions may include a failing grade on
the assignment, a failing grade for the course, suspension, or dismissal from the
University. For the full text of the policy on academic
Department of Mathematics Calculator Policy:
On all tests, and common departmental final exams students will only be permitted to use
nongraphing calculators i.e. scientific calculators with a one line screen display that does
not have the capability of storing alpha-numeric data. Furthermore, no wireless
communication devices such as cell phones or PDAs will be allowed.
Attendance:
Students are responsible for everything that happens in class every day. If a class is missed,
the student is held responsible for finding out what was missed. Poor attendance may affect
your grade. Only official university excuses will be accepted.
Disability Support Services:
(i) "Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations
in this class are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Services as soon as possible
to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion." The student
must notify DSS of date and time of test once s/he has been made aware of test date.
(ii) All continuing disability students MUST submit to the professor the faculty notification
letter from the Office of Disability services during the first two weeks of the semester. In
addition, students MUST get the Testing Modification form for any exams and obtain the
professors signature by one week prior to date of exam.
Disclaimer
Student should note that this syllabus is merely a guide line and DOES NOT represent a legal
binding between the professor and students or ERAU and students. The Professor reserve
rights to alter the way the course is examined and alter the contributing percentages to the
final grade with giving advance notice.
No electronic submission of Course Works/Home Works or Take Home(s) Exams will be
accepted.