Course Description

Calculus of variations, Euler-Lagrange equations, Hamilton's principle, approximate methods, eigenvalue problems, asymptotic expansions, method of steepest descent, method of stationary phase, perturbation of eigenvalues, nonlinear eigenvalue problems, oscillations and periodic solutions, Hopf bifurcation, singular perturbation theory, applications.

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Athena Title

AP MATH VAR/PERTURB

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Prerequisite

MATH 4100/6100

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Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

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Topical Outline

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