ESC 801
Mathematical methods and numerical application (3 Units)
Mathematical methods, Numerical methods, Statistics and probability and Computer application.Matrix algebra, Laplace transforms and Fourier series, Z-transforms,differential and partial equations Classification of differential equations (elliptic, parabolic, hyperbolic), Differential equations, Solution methods (finite difference and introduction to finite elements), Initial and boundary conditions. Probability problems in hydrology, Statistical parameters, Distributions, Extreme values, Regression and correlation, Likelihood and hypothesis testing. Applications to surface water and groundwater problems.