Math 4581A

Classical Mathematical Methods in Engineering

Course Outline

I.Linear Spaces

A. functions and vectors
B. linear independence,bases, and dimension

II.Orthogonality

A. inner products
B. orthogonal sequences

III.Fourier Series

A. definitions and examples
B. sine and cosine series

IV.Legendre Polynolials and Bessel Functions

A. Bessel functions
B. Legendre polynomials

V.Waves and Vibrations

A. one dimensional wave equation
B. two dimensional wave equation, membranes, etc.

VI.Heat and Temperature

A. one dimenensional heat equation
B. temperature of plates and solids
C. heat flow

[To be continued]

27 December 2000