TAM 541
Mathematical Methods I
Credit: 4 hours.
Vector and tensor algebra, introduction to complex-variable methods; ordinary differential equations, qualitative questions of existence and uniqueness; analytic solution methods, numerical methods, power-series solution and special functions; eigenvalue problems, Green's functions, Laplace transforms, stability of solutions; engineering applications drawn from mechanics. Prerequisite: MATH 241 (formerly MATH 243) or MATH 380; one of MATH 385, MATH 386, MATH 441.
Available fall 2006