MATH206C
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MATH 206C - Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Difference Methods
Mathematics
College of Letters and Science
Full Course Title
Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Difference Methods
Instructor Name(s)
STAFF
Course Description
Finite difference methods for hyperbolic, parabolic and elliptic PDE's, with application to problems in science and engineering. Convergence, consistency, order and stability of finite difference methods. Dissipation and dispersion. Finite volume methods. Software design and adaptivity.
Unit Value
4
Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit
99
Maximum Units
99
Prerequisites
Advisory Enrollment Comments
Students should be proficient in basic numerical methods, linear algebra, mathematically rigorous proofs, and some programming language. Same course as Computer Science 211C, ME 210C, ECE 210C, Geology 251C, and Chemical Engineering 211C.