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Mathematical Methods for Physics

General

Prefix

PHYS

Course Number

346

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Applications of matrix methods to linear physical systems; applications of vector calculus to 3-dimensional physical systems. The method of series solutions applied to physical wave equations, applications of complex numbers and of Fourier and Laplace transforms.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Simplify and manipulate complex numbers, including expressions involving elementary functions of complex variables.

Outcome

Use and explain the physical meaning of divergence, gradient, and curl.

Outcome

Use series solution methods to solve ordinary differential equations.

Outcome

Apply methods of partial differential equations to solve physics and applied physics problems.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Complex numbers and elementary function. 10% Mulivariable integration and applications. 20% Vector algebra and vector calculus. 20% Laplace transforms and applications. 10% Series solutions to ordinary differential equations. 20% Partial differential equations. 20%

Dependencies

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