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MATH 531 - Partial Differential Equations

MATH 531: Partial Differential Equations (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: MATH 252; and either MATH 237, or MATH 342A, or A E 280 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Applied Mathematics, Dynamical Systems Concentration, M.S. (2026-27), Applied Mathematics, Dynamical Systems Concentration, M.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Core Courses
  • Two Courses in Differential Equations
  • Students with Inadequate Undergraduate Preparation
  • Required Courses
  • Major
  • One Course Selected From
  • At Least Six Units Selected from
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

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Boundary value problems for heat and wave equations: eigenfunction expansions, Sturm-Liouville theory and Fourier series. D’Alembert’s solution to wave equation; characteristics. Laplace’s equation, maximum principles, Bessel functions.
Prerequisites
MATH 252; and either MATH 237, or MATH 342A, or A E 280 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #6032· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
36 of 36 seats open
Mon, Wed 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · NE 271