Listed in: Physics and Astronomy, as PHYS-227
Formerly listed 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: MATH 121 and PHYS 117/124 or consent of the instructor. Fall semester. Professor Loinaz.
Section 01
M 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM MERR 211
W 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM MERR 211
F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM MERR 211
Section 01
Th 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM MCLS 230
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Physics | Wiley | Gary Felder | TBD | |||
| Div, Grad, Curl, and All That: An Informal Text on Vector Calculus (4th ed) | W.W. Norton & Co. | H. M. Schey | TBD |