2024 Faculty Courses School of Science Undergraduate major in Mathematics
Applied Mathematics for Engineers Ila
- Academic unit or major
- Undergraduate major in Mathematics
- Instructor(s)
- Takashi Takiguchi
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Tue
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- MTH.U213
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The subject of this course is Fourier analysis. In particular, we learn a method to solve differential equations by using Fourier series. First, we learn the heat equation, the wave equation and the Laplace equation together with their basic properties as typical examples of differential equations. Then, we learn sequences of functions and series of functions as the preparation for the learning of Fourier series. Finally, we learn Fourier series and its basic properties. This course will be succeeded by [Applied Mathematics for Engineers II b] in the fourth quarter.
Fourier analysis is an absolutely essential mathematical basis of science and engineering. In this course, we learn the basic theory of Fourier analysis and a way to use it in an efficient manner.
Course description and aims
・Students are expected to understand basic properties of the heat equation, the wave equation and the Laplace equation.
・Students are expected to be able to calculate Fourier series of basic functions.
・Students are expected to be familiar with convergence conditions of Fourier series.
Keywords
the heat equation, the wave equation, the Laplace equation, series of functions, Fourier series
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Standard lecture course mixed with recitation.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | the heat equation and its fundamental properties | Details will be announced during each lecture. |
| Class 2 | the wave equation and its fundamental properties | Details will be announced during each lecture. |
| Class 3 | the Laplace equation and its fundamental properties | Details will be announced during each lecture. |
| Class 4 | sequences of functions and series of functions | Details will be announced during each lecture. |
| Class 5 | Fourier series | Details will be announced during each lecture. |
| Class 6 | properties of Fourier series | Details will be announced during each lecture. |
| Class 7 | convergence of Fourier series | Details will be announced during each lecture. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
G. Sunouchi, Fourier analysis and applications (Japanese), Saiensu-sha,1995
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None in particular
Evaluation methods and criteria
Based on overall evaluation of the results for quizzes, report and final examination. Details will be announced during a lecture.
Related courses
- MTH.U211 ： Applied Mathematics for Engineers Ia
- MTH.U212 ： Applied Mathematics for Engineers Ib
- MTH.U214 ： Applied Mathematics for Engineers Iib
Prerequisites
This is the prerequisite course to take "Applied Mathematics for Engineers Iib".
Students are expected to have completed [Calculus I / Recitation], [Calculus II] and [Calculus Recitation II].