2024 Advanced engineering mathematics

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Academic unit or major
Undergraduate major in Mechanical Engineering
Instructor(s)
Aono Yuko  Yamamoto Takatoki 
Class Format
Lecture    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Fri5-8(WL1-301(W531))  
Group
-
Course number
MEC.A212
Credits
2
Academic year
2024
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2024/3/14
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

 This lecture covers partial differential equations (including Laplace transform) and complex functions. Understanding partial differential equations is essential in mechanical engineering, which analyzes many phenomena in time and space. Complex numbers are a combination of real and imaginary numbers, and are likewise an indispensable mathematical tool for understanding various phenomena in mechanical engineering. In this lecture, objectives are to learn the fundamentals and applications of partial differential equations and complex function theory through a close combination of lectures and exercises.
 In the first half, first- and second-order partial differential equations, Laplace transforms and their properties, and solving differential equations using Laplace transforms are explained, and the fundamentals of mathematical methods that can be widely applied to linear systems are acquired. In the latter half of the course, students will understand the basic concepts of differentiation of complex functions, and learn its relation to second-order partial differential equations and its application to the calculation of integrals of real functions, thereby acquiring mathematical skills that contribute to solving engineering problems.

 Specifically, the lecture will focus on the following points:
1. Partial differentiation and partial differential equations
2. Partial differential equations and their basic solutions
3. Solution by Laplace transform
4. Integral equations
5. Calculus of functions of complex variables
6. Cauchy-Riemann equation
7. Applied topics such as series expansion and integration by use of divisors

Student learning outcomes

By taking Partial Differential Equations and Complex Function Theory, students will acquire the following abilities.
1) Understand partial differential equations, complex numbers and complex functions, and be able to perform basic calculations.
2) Understand the advantages of using partial differential equations, Laplace transforms, and complex functions, and be able to apply them to solve real engineering problems.

Keywords

Partial differential equation, Integral equation, Laplace transform, Complex derivative, Complex integral, Residues

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

After studying the basic content, students will study the more advanced and applied content. Exercises related to the lecture content will be conducted as necessary to develop a solid understanding and ability to apply the lecture content.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Fundamentals of partial differentiation and construction of partial differential equations Explanation and derivation of partial derivatives
Class 2 Linear first-order partial differential equation Derivation of solutions to the Lagrangian equations
Class 3 Linear second-order partial differential equation Classification of linear second-order partial differential equations
Class 4 Solution of linear second-order partial differential equations Deriving solutions to linear second-order partial differential equations by separation of variables
Class 5 Laplace transform and its properties Laplace transform of linear differential equations
Class 6 Solution of differential equations by Laplace transform Derivation of solutions by inverse Laplace transform
Class 7 Integral equations / 1st achievement assessment Series solution of integral equations
Class 8 Differentiation of complex functions, Cauchy-Riemann equation Derivation of Cauchy-Lehmann's equation
Class 9 Basics of linear second-order partial differential equations, Laplace equation Relational equations satisfied by elliptic-type second-order partial differential equations
Class 10 Integration of complex functions, Cauchy's integral theorem Setting up an integral path in the integration of a complex function
Class 11 Cauchy's integral formula Integral method using Cauchy's integral formula
Class 12 Taylor series, Laurent series Derivation of series expansion
Class 13 Residue, Use of distinctions for integral evaluation Example of integral calculation using residues
Class 14 Application to real function integrals / 2nd assessment of achievement Calculation examples of real function integrals

Out-of-Class Study Time (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)

スッキリわかる複素関数論, Minamoto, Kindai Kagaku-sha, Inc.
It is strongly recommended that each student purchase a textbook that is appropriate for him or her.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

複素解析, Miyaji, Nippon Hyoronsha
複素関数を学ぶ人のために, Ashida, Ohmsha
複素解析, Spiegel, translated by Soichi Ishihara, McGraw-Hill
A Complex Analysis Problem Book, 2nd Ed., Diniel Alpay, Birkhäuser

Assessment criteria and methods

Assessment of achievement (80%)
Exercises (20%)

Related courses

  • MEC.A211 : Fundamentals of engineering mathematics

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

It is desirable to have taken Fundamentals of engineering mathematics.

This course is the equivalent of the former MEC.B212.A "Complex Function Theory" and the former MEC.B213.A "Partial Differential Equations".
Students who have already earned credits for both "Complex Function Theory" and "Partial Differential Equations" cannot take this course.
Students enrolled before March 31, 2023 (~22B) who earn credits for this course will be
・If the student has already earned one of the credits, he/she will receive 1 credit for A (○) and 1 credit for the non-standard course.
・If both credits are not earned, two A (○) credits are earned.

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