MAT-INF3300 – Partial differential equations and Sobolev spaces I
Course description
Course content
Classical theory of linear partial differential equations, the heat equation, the Laplace equation, the wave equation. Greens functions. Sobolev spaces, Poincare`s inequallities.
Learning outcome
Understanding of the classical theory for solving partial differential equations. Basic ability in the use of Sobolev estimates.
Admission
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Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:
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Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2
And in addition one of these:
- Physics (1+2)
- Chemistry (1+2)
- Biology (1+2)
- Information technology (1+2)
- Geosciences (1+2)
- Technology and theories of research (1+2)
The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies (in Norwegian).
Recommended previous knowledge
MAT1100 – Calculus, MAT1110 – Calculus and Linear Algebra, MAT1120 – Linear Algebra and MAT-INF1310 – Ordinary differential equations (discontinued). It will be useful to have taken MAT2400 – Real Analysis and INF-MAT3360 – Partial differential equations (discontinued).
Overlapping courses
10 credits with AIM301 and MAT-INF4300 – Partial differential equations and Sobolev spaces I (continued).
*The information about overlaps is not complete. Contact the Department for more information if necessary.
Teaching
4 hours of lectures/exercises per week.