Advanced Partial Differential Equations
MA 508 Spring 2014
Instructor: Dr. Vasiliy Prokhorov, ILB 422
prokhoro@southalabama.edu
http://www.southalabama.edu/mathstat/personal pages/prokhorov/class handouts/
Phone: 460-6758
Lectures : T R 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. in ILB 350
Office Hours:
M 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., ILB 422
T R 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., ILB 422
T R 7:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m., ILB 422
(or by appointment)
Objective: A continuation of MA 507 with more emphasis on theory of partial differential equations,
as well as their applications in physics and engineering problems.
Bulletin description: A continuation of MA 507 with emphasis on partial differential equations and
their applications in Physics and Engineering. Topics include Fourier series, Fourier transform, diffusion
equation, wave equation and Laplace equation.
Textbook: Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Second Edition) by Michael Greenberg
Syllabus: Chapters 17-20.
Calculator Prerequisite:
A scientific calculator is required in this course. The TI-89 is recommended.
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes and participate in discussions.
Grading Policy:
65% Best 2 out of 3 tests to be given
February 6, March 13, April 10
No make up test will be given
35% Final (comprehensive) exam
If the student accumulates:
at least 90% =A
at least 80% =B
at least 70% =C
at least 60% =D
less than 60% =F
Final Exam: Tuesday, May 6, 3:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Tutoring Lab: The department offers a tutoring lab to all students taking mathematics and statistics
classes. There is no lab fee. Please check the bulletin board outside ILB 325 for details.
Any student with a qualified handicap requiring accommodations should talk to me after class so that
arrangements can be made. A student must verify that he/she has a qualified handicap through the
Special Student Services Office.
Changes: Students will be notified in writing in case of changes to the syllabus.
Note: In the Department of Mathematics and Statistics secretaries do not give grades over the phone.
Students who are thinking about dropping a course please speak first with the instructor, or department
chair (M. Mulekar), or assistant to the chair (S. Brick) before dropping.