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Undergraduate Course: Mathematical Methods 4 (Phys Sci) (MATH08018)

Course Outline
School School of Mathematics College College of Science and Engineering
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits 10
Home subject area Mathematics Other subject area Mathematics for Physical Science & Engineering
Course website http://student.maths.ed.ac.uk
Course description Fourier's theorem, even/odd, half range expansions. Complex form of expansions. Linear algebra point of view. Parseval. Fourier transform: inverse, derivatives and convolution. Plancherel, Heisenberg uncertainty, delta function and Heaviside function. Partial Differential Equations: separation of variables, heat equation and wave equation. d'Alembert's solution. Classification of PDEs. Laplace equation: link to analytic functions, separation in plane polars.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Several Variable Calculus (MATH08006) OR Methods of Applied Mathematics (MATH08035) OR Mathematics for Chem Eng 4 (MATH08020) OR Mathematics for Elec/Mech Eng 4 (MATH08034)
Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Prospectus website http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  0
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 12:10 - 13:00
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 12:10 - 13:00
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information Tutorials: M at 1110 and 1210 (shared with MAT-2-am4)
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. The ability to calculate some simple Fourier series and transforms.
2. The ability to use Fourier series and transforms in simple applications, including PDEs and ODEs.
Assessment Information
Coursework: 15%; Degree Examination: 85%; at least 40% must be achieved in each component.
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information
Special Arrangements
Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Dr Joan Simon Soler
Tel: (0131 6)50 8571
Email: J.Simon@ed.ac.uk		 Course secretary Mrs Karen Downie
Tel: (0131 6)50 5793
Email: K.Downie@ed.ac.uk
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