Listed in: Physics and Astronomy, as PHYS-27
William A. Loinaz (Section 01)
The course will present the mathematical methods frequently used in theoretical physics. The physical context and interpretation will be emphasized. Topics covered will include vector calculus, complex numbers, ordinary differential equations (including series solutions), partial differential equations, functions of a complex variable, and linear algebra. Four class hours per week.
Requisite: Mathematics 12 and Physics 17/24 or consent of the instructor. Fall semester. Professor Loinaz.
Section 01
M 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM MERR 315
W 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM MERR 315
F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM MERR 315
Section 01
Th 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM MERR 315
This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.
ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
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Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences (3rd ed) | Wiley | Mary L. Boas | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
Div, Grad, Curl, and All That: An Informal Text on Vector Calculus (4th ed) | W.W. Norton & Co. | H. M. Schey | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.