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I am particularly proud of the class work conducted at Caltech. The classes have been challenging but rewarding.


A note about the courses:
  • During the first year we are required to take a full load of classes. The classes are meant to provide a solid training in the main areas of applied mathematics. The courses include the yearlong sequence in methods of applied mathematics (ACM 101), the yearlong sequence in numerical analysis (ACM 110, 111, 112) and the sequence in other important topics of applied mathematics (ACM 104, 105, 116). In addition to these course I also took a yearlong course in Fluid Mechanics (AE 101abc). 
  • During the second year we are required to take the advanced numerical methods for PDEs course (ACM 210ab) and the advanced PDE course (ACM 201ab). I also took the first quarter of the continuum mechanics course (AE 160a)
  • During the third year we are no-longer required to take courses. However, I decided to take the Advanced Fluid Mechanics courses (AE 201abc) with Dr. Pullin. It is a very rewarding and fun class. Dr. Pullin is an excellent teacher and the course touches all the main areas of Fluid Mechanics left unexplored in the introductory sequence AE101abc.
  • During the fourth year I decided in consultation with my adviser Dr. Meiron to take a course on dynamical systems (CDS140a). The course is extremely interesting as it connects dynamical systems with applications to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics. During the winter and spring terms I followed a course in Turbulence offered by Dr. Paul Dimotakis (AE239ab)
  • During the fifth year I did not take any classes. Instead I am working full time on my research


First-Year Classes (2001-2002)

Second-Year Classes (2002-2003)

Third-Year Classes (2003-2004)

Fourth-Year Classes (2004-2005)
   

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Last updated: May 12, 2006
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