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1. General information
Course:
TANSPORT PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS IN KINETIC THEORY AND FLUID MECHANICS
Code:
310940
Type:
ELECTIVE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
2351 - MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMME IN PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS-FISYMAT
Academic year:
2021-22
Center:
Group(s):
20 
Year:
1
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Virtual Campus
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer: GABRIEL FERNANDEZ CALVO - Group(s): 20 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Politecnico 2-D31
MATEMÁTICAS
6218
gabriel.fernandez@uclm.es
It will be provided at the beginning of classes.

Lecturer: HELIA DA CONCEICAO PEREIRA SERRANO - Group(s): 20 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Margarita Salas/Despacho 327
MATEMÁTICAS
926052237
heliac.pereira@uclm.es
Make an appointment by email.

2. Pre-Requisites
To achieve the learning objectives of the course, previous knowledge and skills are assumed to have been acquired during undergraduate studies. In particular, it is necessary to have a solid knowledge of ordinary differential equations and familiarity with partial differential equations, as well as basic knowledge of mathematical analysis and topology.

Also, it is very convenient to be acquainted with scientific text editors (e.g., LaTeX, Microsoft Word, Scrivener, LyX, MathCast, Notepad, Writebox, Writer, Google Docs, etc) and to be familiar with the use of numerical and symbolic calculation software (Matlab, Mathematica, Python, Octave, Julia, Maple, etc).
 
 
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession

In all European countries there is a clear tendency towards the creation and consolidation of interdisciplinary studies. Given the interdisciplinarity of modern science, versatile graduated students come out, who also adapt better to changing technologies and markets, so that technological transfer processes are improved. In many fields of Physics or Mathematics a series of mathematical concepts (fractals, chaos, bifurcations, attractors, solitons, complex systems, interfaces, cellular automata, pattern formation, catastrophes, critical phenomena, self-similarity, self-criticality, scale invariance, renormalization group, ...) have recently been extended today to some of the most promising scientific research lines. At present the relationship between Physics and Mathematics and other sciences is providing important perspectives and new exploration pathways for the future. The comprehension of reality through its modeling is a fascinating and motivating challenge in nearby fields such as Engineering, Biology, Medicine, Economics, Ecology or Telecommunications. One of the purposes of this course is to strengthen and provide the necessary tools that allow connecting with these lines of work, creating the teaching structures that facilitate learning by means of a problem-solving approach in these areas.

At present, it seems commonly accepted that the great challenge of physics and mathematics in the 21st century, as well as the international repertoires and calls, is the interaction with biology and medicine, which FisyMat intends to promote with a specialty or module. In some countries a term that includes part of the previous ideas begins to be generic: mathematical or physical engineering (also bioengineering). Our point of view, regardless of the denomination, is that this program from physics and mathematics is a commitment to a return to the essence of the origins of science: the knowledge of reality and the resolution of problems that is the basic idea of an integral science, without borders.

The program of this course aims to familiarize students with the modeling of complex physical systems in which a large number of particles or dynamic agents can interact through partial differential equations. Special attention will be given to problems originated in Kinetic Theory and Fluid Mechanics. Likewise, a theoretical basis of the variational formulation and analytical resolution techniques will be provided. Since PDEs appear in almost any field of Mathematics and Physics and lately it is gaining importance in other fields such as Biology, Medicine or Economics, it is a fundamental subject.

This course will also present a great interrelation with other subjects such as Dynamic Systems, Numerical Methods, Optimization and Biomathematics, to name just a few examples.


4. Degree competences achieved in this course
Course competences
Code Description
CB07 Apply the achieved knowledge and ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the area of study
CB10 Have the learning skills which allow to continue studying in a self-directed or autonomous way
CE01 Solve physical and mathematical problems, planning their solutions based on the available tools and time and resource constraints
CE05 Know how to obtain and interpret physical and/or mathematical data that can be applied in other branches of knowledge
CE07 Ability to understand and apply advanced knowledge of mathematics and numerical or computational methods to problems of biology, physics and astrophysics, as well as to build and develop mathematical models in science, biology and engineering
CG03 Present publicly the research results or technical reports, to communicate the conclusions to a specialized court, interested persons or organizations, and discuss with their members any aspect related to them
CG05 Gain the ability to develop a scientific research work independently and in its entirety. Be able to search and assimilate scientific literature, formulate hypotheses, raise and develop problems and draw conclusions from the obtained results
CT03 Develop critical reasoning and the ability to criticize and self-criticize
CT05 Autonomous learning and responsibility (analysis, synthesis, initiative and teamwork)
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
Course learning outcomes
Description
The previous point implies that the student will be able to handle easily specialized literature in EDPs
Carry out a critical analysis of a scientific article that addresses topics related to the course
Deepen aspects of modeling through the study of different interaction nuclei that represent shock, coagulation, fragmentation or dispersion phenomena
Learn non-linear analysis techniques to study the qualitative behavior of problem solutions from Kinetic Theory. This will allow to identify the qualitative and analytical differences between dispersion and diffusion models.
Additional outcomes
Not established.
6. Units / Contents
  • Unit 1: Introduction to PDEs in Science and Engineering
  • Unit 2: Analytic Methods for Solving PDEs of First Order
  • Unit 3: Variational Formulation
  • Unit 4: Models of Linear Transport PDEs in Kinetic Theory and Fluid Mechanics
  • Unit 5: Analytic Methods for Solving Linear Transport PDEs
  • Unit 6: Models of Nonlinear Transport PDEs
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
Training Activity Methodology Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) ECTS Hours As Com Description
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] Lectures CG05 CT03 1.2 30 N N
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] Problem solving and exercises CG05 CT03 0.6 15 N N
Final test [ON-SITE] Assessment tests CB07 CB10 CE01 0.2 5 Y Y
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) CE05 CE07 CG03 CG05 2 50 Y Y
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] Self-study CG05 CT03 CT05 2 50 N N
Total: 6 150
Total credits of in-class work: 2 Total class time hours: 50
Total credits of out of class work: 4 Total hours of out of class work: 100

As: Assessable training activity
Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).

8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
Evaluation System Continuous assessment Non-continuous evaluation * Description
Theoretical papers assessment 100.00% 100.00% Problem handouts
Total: 100.00% 100.00%  
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).

Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
  • Continuous assessment:
    The final grade of the ordinary call will correspond to the weighted average of all the problem handouts proposed after completing the presentation of each lesson. The course will be passed when the obtained grade is greater than or equal to 5.0. In case of not reaching that grade, the student will have to do a global exam of the Course.
  • Non-continuous evaluation:
    Unless stated otherwise, continuous evaluation criteria will be applied to all students. The student should inform in advance, before the end of the class period, that they wish to follow a non-continuous assessment.

    The final grade of the ordinary call will correspond to the weighted average of all the problems handouts proposed and submitted by the student before the end of January. The course will be passed when the obtained grade is greater than or equal to 5.0. In case of not reaching that grade, the student will have to do a global exam of the Course.

Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
In case of not having obtained a grade equal to or higher than 5.0 in the ordinary call, the student will have to do a global exam of the Course in the extraordinary call.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
Not related to the syllabus/contents
Hours hours

Unit 1 (de 6): Introduction to PDEs in Science and Engineering
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 6
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 3
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 9
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 9

Unit 2 (de 6): Analytic Methods for Solving PDEs of First Order
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 1
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 5
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5

Unit 3 (de 6): Variational Formulation
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 10
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 5
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 12
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 12

Unit 4 (de 6): Models of Linear Transport PDEs in Kinetic Theory and Fluid Mechanics
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 5
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 2
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 10
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 10

Unit 5 (de 6): Analytic Methods for Solving Linear Transport PDEs
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 5
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 3
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 9
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 9

Unit 6 (de 6): Models of Nonlinear Transport PDEs
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 1
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] 5
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 5
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 5

Global activity
Activities hours
10. Bibliography and Sources
Author(s) Title Book/Journal Citv Publishing house ISBN Year Description Link Catálogo biblioteca
Bagchi B.K. Partial Differential Equations for Mathematical Physicists CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group 978-0-367-22702-9 2020  
Bird R.B., Stewart W.E., Lightfoot, E.N., Klingenberg, D.J. Introductory Transport Phenomena John Wiley & Sons 978-1-118-77552-3 2015  
Brenn G. Analytical Solutions for Transport Processes: Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer Springer 978-3-662-51421-4 2017  
Brezis H. Functional Analysis, Sobolev Spaces and Partial Differential Equations Springer 978-0-387-70913-0 2011 Ficha de la biblioteca
Debnath L. Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations for Scientists and Engineers Birkhäuser 978-0-8176-8264-4 2012 Ficha de la biblioteca
Evans L.C. Partial Differential Equations American Mathematical Society 978-0-8218-9474-3 2010 Ficha de la biblioteca
Haberman R. Applied Partial Differential Equations with Fourier Series and Boundary Value Problems Pearson Education 978-0-321-79705-6 2013 Ficha de la biblioteca
Henner V., Belozerova T., Nepomnyashchy A. Partial Differential Equations: Analytical Methods and Applications CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group 978-1-138-33983-5 2020  
Kasman A. Glimpses of Soliton Theory: The Algebra and Geometry of Nonlinear PDEs American Mathematical Society 978-0-8218-5245-3 2010  
Logan J.D. Applied Partial Differential Equations Springer 978-3-319-12492-6 2015  
Logan J.D. An Introduction to Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations John Wiley & Sons 978-0-470-22595-0 2008  
Myint-U T., Debnath L. Linear Partial Differential Equations for Scientists and Engineers Birkhäuser 987-0-8176-4393-5 2007 Ficha de la biblioteca
Perthame B. Transport Equations in Biology Birkhäuser Verlag 978-3-7643-7841-7 2007  
Ramachandran P.A. Advanced Transport Phenomena: Analysis, Modeling and Computations Cambridge University Press 978-0-521-76261-8 2014  
Rieutord M. Fluid Dynamics: An Introduction Springer 978-3-319-09351-2 2015  
Ruocco G. Introduction to Transport Phenomena Modeling: A Multiphysics, General Equation-Based Approach Springer 978-3-319-66822-2 2018  
Salsa S. Partial Differential Equations in Action: From Modelling to Theory Springer-Verlag 978-3-319-15092-5 2015 Ficha de la biblioteca
Salsa S., Vegni F.M.G., Zaretti A., Zunino P. A Primer on PDEs: Models, Methods, Simulations Springer-Verlag 978-88-470-2861-6 2013  
Soto R. Kinetic Theory and Transport Phenomena Oxford University Press 978-0-19-871606-8 2016  
Venerus D.C., Öttinger H.C. A Modern Course in Transport Phenomena Cambridge University Press 978-1-107-12920-7 2018  



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