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CMOR 423 001 (CRN: 22906)
NUMERICAL METHODS FOR PDES
Long Title: NUMERICAL METHODS FOR PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Department: Comp Appl Math Operations Rsch
Instructor: Zhang, Lu
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 13
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 60
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 17
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 2:53PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course covers various numerical methods for solving partial differential equations: aspects of finite difference methods, finite element methods, finite volume methods, mixed methods, discontinuous Galerkin methods, and meshless methods. Both theoretical convergence and practical implementation of the methods are studied for elliptic and parabolic problems. Cross-list: CEVE 555, CEVE 455, CMOR 523. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CAAM 336 or CMOR 304 Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CMOR 423 if student has credit for CMOR 523.