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Syllabus

Prerequisite

Analysis I (18.100B)

Textbooks

Required Textbook

Strauss, Walter A. Partial Differential Equations: An Introduction. New York: Wiley, 3 March 1992. ISBN: 0471548685.

Optional Textbook

John, Fritz. Partial Differential Equations. 4th ed. Applied Mathematical Sciences. New York: Springer-Verlag, 1 March 1982. ISBN: 0387906096.

Assignments and Exams

There are eleven problem sets, two midterm exams, and a final exam. There is a problem set handed out every week, and due in class on the session of the following week.

Grading Policy

The grade will be based on:

ACTIVITIES PERCENTAGES
Weekly Homework 25%
Two Midterm Exams (20% each) 40%
Final Exam 35%