Analyze systems of equations, finding the best approximation to a solution; vector space of matrices and polynomials; coordinate vectors, change of coordinate system; inner product space; linear transformations between general vector spaces; approximating a trigonometric function by a polynomial.

Applies mathematical techniques to special problems of current interest. Topic for each semester are announced at the time of course enrollment.

Reading and research under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing.

Further and deeper understanding of partial differential equations that govern physical phenomena in science and engineering. Solution of linear partial differential equations by eigenfunction expansion techniques. Green's functions for time-independent and time-dependent boundary value problems. Fourier transform methods, and Laplace transform methods. Solution of a variety of initial-value, boundary-value problems. Various physical applications. Study of complex variable theory. Functions of a complex variable, and complex integral calculus, Taylor series, Laurent series, and the residue theorem, and various applications. Serious work and efforts in the further development of analytical skills and expertise. Cross-listed as MAE 6420. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and APMA 6410 or equivalent.

For master's students.

For doctoral students.