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Are PDE's used in an electrical engineering undergrad curriculum? If so, in what areas and for what.
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PDE's in Electrical Engineering
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the use of partial differential equations (PDEs) in the undergraduate curriculum of electrical engineering. Participants explore specific areas where PDEs are applied and their relevance to various topics within the field.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about the application of PDEs in electrical engineering, seeking to understand their relevance in the curriculum.
- Another participant suggests that PDEs may be applicable in areas such as signals, magnets, and circuits.
- A different participant recalls using PDEs in classes related to electromagnetic fields and waves, while noting their primary focus on controls, signal processing, and power, where PDEs are not used regularly.
- One participant confirms the use of PDEs in the curriculum, specifically mentioning Maxwell's equations as a significant example and referencing vector operations that involve partial derivatives.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express varying levels of familiarity with the use of PDEs in different areas of electrical engineering, indicating that while some acknowledge their application, others may not encounter them frequently in their specific focus areas. No consensus is reached on the extent of their use across the curriculum.
Contextual Notes
Some participants' responses depend on their specific areas of expertise within electrical engineering, which may limit the generalizability of their claims regarding the use of PDEs.
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