Qualifying Exams

Over the summer of 2010, I studied for the Applied Differential Equations (ADE) and Numerical Analysis qualifying exams. This was a very painful process. Here I have collected some of my own notes as well as others from around the department that will hopefully make the process less painful for you. Also included are some notes and solutions for the basic exam.

Disclaimer: Any notes or solutions contained below may (almost surely) contain errors, omissions, and mind-numbing stupidity (in particular, my own). While it is my hope that they are helpful to you, please use them with caution.

Applied Differential Equations

Numerical Analysis

Basic Exam

For some useful, general advice on quals, see Joe Zipkin's page.