MATH 442

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Introduces partial differential equations, emphasizing the wave, diffusion and potential (Laplace) equations. Focuses on understanding the physical meaning and mathematical properties of solutions of partial differential equations. Includes fundamental solutions and transform methods for problems on the line, as well as separation of variables using orthogonal series for problems in regions with boundary. Covers convergence of Fourier series in detail.

3 or 4 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. 4 hours of credit requires approval of the instructor and completion of additional work of substance. Prerequisite: One of MATH 284, MATH 285, MATH 286, MATH 441.

MATH 442 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
57722
Online
A13
11:00AM -11:50AM
MWF
n.a.
Kirkpatrick, K
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Major restrictions will be removed on December 5, 2025
38018
Lecture-Discussion
B13
2:00PM -3:20PM
TR
101 Transportation Building
Cooney, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Major restrictions will be removed on December 5, 2025
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