Math 423: Partial Differential Equations


Course Description:
Laplace, Heat, and Wave equations; Sobolev spaces; elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic equations.
Meeting Time: TR 9:25 AM -- 10:40 AM
Location: Herman Brown 453
Website: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~dtd3/Ma423_Fall07

Instructor:
David Damanik
Email: [my last name] at rice dot edu
Phone: x3273
Office: Herman Brown 434
Office Hours: TR 2:15 PM -- 3:30 PM or by appointment

Textbook:
Lawrence C. Evans, Partial Differential Equations, American Mathematical Society, Providence, RI, 1998

Grades:
The final grade for the course will be determined as follows:
40% Homework
30% Midterm Exam
30% Final Exam

Homework:
There will be a homework assignment each week, with the exception of the midterm exam week. All homework is usually due on Thursday, one week after it is assigned. The homework is not pledged. You are encouraged to discuss the homework, and to work together on the problems. However, each student is responsible for the final preparation of his or her own homework papers.

Midterm Exam:
This is a take-home exam that will be distributed in sealed envelopes Thursday, October 18 in class. It will be due back Thursday, October 25 in class. After opening the envelope you should work for no more than the next two hours. You may use the textbook or notes. Be sure and hand in all the work you do on each problem. Good luck!

Final Exam:
This is a take-home exam that will be distributed in sealed envelopes Thursday, December 6 in class. It will be due back at the end of Finals period Wednesday, December 19 at 5:00 PM. After opening the envelope you should work for no more than the next three hours. You may use the textbook or notes. Be sure and hand in all the work you do on each problem. Good luck!

Disabilities Statement:
Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations should speak to me as soon as possible, preferably during the first two weeks of class. I will be happy to help you, and all communications will remain confidential. As a reminder, you will also need to contact Disability Support Services in the Ley Student Center (www.dss.rice.edu). If you believe that you have an undocumented disability, you are encouraged to talk to me and Disability Support Services so that you can get help.