INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah / Institute

Engineering

Department / Centre

Science in Engineering

Programme

B. Eng (Biochemical Biotechnology) (Honours )

B. Eng (Manufacturing) (Honours)
B. Eng (Materials) (Honours )

Name of Course / Mode

Partial Differential Equations /Full time

Course Code

MTH 3311

Name (s) of Academic

staff / Instructor(s)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdumalik Rakhimov

Rationale for the

Required course for all Engineering Programmes
inclusion of the course /
module in the programme
Semester and Year
Offered

Every Semester

Status

Core

Level

Proposed Start Date

Final

13

Assessments
Midterm

42

Practical

Tutorial

Total Student Learning

Time (SLT)

Lecture

Face to Face

Independent
Learning

Batch of Student to be
Affected
Total
Student
Learning
Time

62

122

Credit Value / Hours

3/122

Pre-requisites (if any)

MTH 2311

Co-requisites (if any)

None

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

1. Introduce students to periodic and non-periodic phenomena
through Fourier analysis.
2. Present the power of partial differential equations in modeling
the physical systems that occur in engineering applications.

3. Develop a clear understanding of the techniques for deriving

and solving partial differential equations.

Learning Outcomes

Transferable Skills:

Teaching-Learning and
assessment strategy

Course Synopsis

Mode of Delivery

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Apply Fourier series, Fourier integrals and Fourier
transforms to analyze periodic and non-periodic functions.
2. Apply partial differential equations in modeling physical
systems.
3. Solve boundary-value problems (BVPs) for partial
differential equations (PDEs).
4. Solve partial differential equations using analytical and
numerical methods.
Skills and how they are developed and assessed:
Skills
Development
Assessment
Technical
Lectures
Written Assessment
Tutorials
Lectures, Tutorials and Quizzes
Orthogonal functions, Fourier, Fourier-Legendre and FourierBessel series, Laplace and Fourier transforms, underlying theory
of partial differential equations, heat, wave and Laplaces
equations, orthogonal series expansions, partial differential
equations in polar, cylindrical and spherical co-ordinates,
numerical methods to solve partial differential equations,
applications in modeling engineering problems.
Lecture and Tutorial.

LO
Method
%
1-4
Quizzes
15
1-4
Assignments/Mini Project(s)
15
1-3
Mid-term Examination(s)
30
1-4
Final Examination
40
Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Outcomes
Learning Outcome of the course

Assessment Methods and

Type/Course Assessment
State weightage of each
type of assessment.

01

02

03

1. Apply Fourier series, Fourier integrals and

Fourier transforms to analyze periodic and non-
periodic functions.
2. Apply partial differential equations in modeling

physical systems.
3. Solve boundary-value problems (BVPs) for

partial differential equations (PDEs).
4. Solve partial differential equations
analytical and numerical methods.

using

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Learning
Weeks
Topics
Task/Reading
Hours
1
Review of Ordinary Differential Equations
Ordinary differential equations: Integrating factor,
Chapter 2,4
3
constant and undetermined coefficients methods.
Zill & Cullen
Cauchy-Euler, Bessel and Legendres equations.
2-3
Orthogonal Functions and Fourier Series
Orthogonal functions. Fourier series: Fourier coefficients, Euler Formula, Fourier series of periodic
Chapter 11
functions, half-range expansion, square error,
4.5
Zill & Cullen
approximation by trigonometric polynomials. SturmLiouville problem, Fourier-Bessel and Fourier-Legendre
series. Fourier series using MATLAB.
5-8
Partial Differential Equations in Rectangular Coordinates
Underlying theory of partial differential equation, Partial
differential equations solvable as ordinary differential
equation, classification and types (elliptic, parabolic,
hyperbolic, tricomi and Airy), Dirichlet, Neumann and
mixed problems, Solution of linear partial differential
equations by separation of variables.
One-dimensional Wave Equation: Modeling, solution by
separation of variables, solution by Fourier series,
general solution, physical interpretation, DAlemberts
solution.
Chapter 12
8
Two-dimensional Wave Equation: Modeling, solution by
Zill & Cullen
separation of variables and double Fourier series,
generalized Euler formula.
One-dimensional Heat Equation: Modeling, solution by
separation of variables, solution by Fourier series.
Two-dimensional heat equation: Modeling, solution by
separation of variables.
Laplace equation: Modeling, solution by separation of
variables, Dirichlet problem, maximum principle.
Solution of non-homogeneous BVP, Solution of BVP by
orthogonal series expansion and Fourier series in two
variables.
8-9
Partial Differential Equations in other Coordinates
Bessel function, Legendre polynomials. Laplace, heat
and wave equations and their solutions in polar and
Chapter 13
4
spherical co-ordinates. Laplace equation and its solution
Zill & Cullen
in cylindrical co-ordinates. Applications in potential
theory and Engineering problems.

10-11

12-14

Integral Transforms Methods

Review: Operational properties of Laplace transform.
Error function, solution of partial differential equations
by Laplace transforms.
Fourier
Integrals:
Representation,
Dirichlets
discontinuity factors, Gibbs phenomenon, Fourier sine
4.5
and cosine integrals.
Fourier Transforms: Fourier sine and cosine transforms,
sine and cosine transforms of derivatives, convolution,
fast Fourier transforms.
Solution of BVP by integral transforms. Applications in
Engineering problems.
Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations
Elliptic Equation: Equivalence to Laplace equation,
difference equation approach, Gauss-Seidel method and
alternating direction implicit method (ADI).
Parabolic Equation: Equivalence to heat equation, finite
difference, explicit and Crank-Nicolson methods.
4
Hyperbolic Equation: Equivalence to wave equation,
finite difference and explicit methods. Neumann and
mixed boundary problems, orthogonal collocation, using
MATLAB to solve partial differential equations by
numerical techniques.
Required references supporting the course

Chapter
7 and 14
Zill & Cullen

Chapter 15
Zill & Cullen
+
Handout

The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical order.

Zill, D.G. and Cullen, M.R. (2005), Differential Equations With Boundary-Value Problems,
Brooks/Cole Thomson Learning,
Recommended references supporting the course
1. Zill, D.G. and Cullen, M.R. (2006), Advanced engineering mathematics, Jones and Bartlett
Publishers, Inc.
2. Erwin, K. (2005), Advanced Engineering Mathematics, (9th ed.), John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
3. Murray, R S. (2006), Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists (Schaum's
Outline), McGraw Hill.
4. Edwards C.H. and Penney, D.E. (2003), Differential Equations and Boundary Value
Problems, Prentice Hall.

Programme Learning Outcome (PO): At the end of the programme, Students are able to:

Programme Learning Outcome (PO)

1. acquire and apply knowledge of mathematics, computers,

science, and engineering. (T)
2. have in-depth understanding and technical competency in
relevant engineering discipline. (T)
3. identify, formulate and provide solutions to engineering

MQF Domain
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge

problems. (T)
4. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data. (D)
5. analyze and design a system, component, or process to achieve
the required objectives. (A)
6. apply design principles for sustainable development. (D)
7. communicate effectively. (S)
8. function effectively as an individual and in group with the
capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team
member. (S)
9. recognize the need for lifelong learning and to pursue
independent learning for professional development. (S)
10. understand the responsibility of a professional engineer in the
context of contemporary social, cultural, global and
environmental issues. (ESSE)
11. demonstrate understanding and commitment to professional
and ethical responsibilities. (ESSE)
12. understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and
societal context through broad-based education. (ESSE)

Practical Skills
Problem Solving and
Scientific Skills
Problem Solving and
Scientific Skills
Communication, Leadership
and Team Skills
Managerial and
Entrepreneurial Skills
Information Management
and Lifelong Learning Skills
Social skills and
Responsibilities
Value, Attitudes and
Professionalism
Information Management
and Lifelong Learning Skills

The program learning outcomes (PO) are grouped into 5 general areas to identify the nature of
the skills and capability involved. These groups are:
1. Technical (T) essential capabilities related to traditional scientific and engineering
knowledge
2. Analysis (A) creatively working with available data and engineering tools and fundamental
knowledge to correctly solve basic problem
3. Design (D) being able to perceive the best solution for both small scale and large scale
project by involving all required basic problems
4. Ethics, Safety, Society and Environment (ESSE) - giving appropriate consideration to
matters pertaining to professionalism and ethics, safety, local and global society and the
environment
5. Work skills (S) being and effective communicator and effective member of a team and to
appreciate the need to continuously acquired skills and abilities.