ME 535 - Analytical Methods I

A survey of important analytical and numerical methods for mathematical modeling of engineering and scientific problems. Solution of partial differential equations, including methods for linear equations, separation of variables and eigenfunction expansions ; review of multi-variable calculus, including vector analysis; selected topics in linear algebra, integral transforms and numerical approximation techniques. The analysis methods are introduced in the context of typical engineering applications. Prerequisites: ordinary differential equations, ME 302. Offered in the Fall. 3 credits