Mathematics 764: Calculus of Variations

General Information:

Course Description:

Variational techniques of optimization of functionals, conditions of Euler, Weierstrass, Legendre, Jacobi, Erdmann. Pontryagin Maximal Principle, applications and selected advanced topics.

Outline:

Goals:

Current Syllabus (Fall 1999-2000)

Note:

• Special Needs: "Any students with disabilities or other special needs, who need special accommodations in the course, are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructoras soon as possible."
• Academic Honesty: All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with NDSU University Senate Policy, Section 335: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct.