Course

CS211D,Math206D,ME210D,ChE211D - Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations—Finite Elements Methods

Units: 4

Instructor(s): Petzold

Syllabus:

Weighted residual and finite element methods for the solution of hyperbolic, parabolic and elliptical partial differential equations, with application to problems in science and engineering. Error estimates. Standard and discontinuous Galerkin methods. Recommended preparation: Students should be proficient in basic numerical methods, linear algebra, mathematically rigorous proofs, and some programming language.