Method of Theoret Phys

Fall 2016

Methods of Theoretical Physics

Listed in: Physics and Astronomy, as PHYS-227

Formerly listed as: PHYS-27

Faculty

William A. Loinaz (Section 01)

Description

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.

Keywords

Quantitative Reasoning

Course times and locations

PHYS 227 - LEC

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

PHYS 227F - DIS

Section 01
Th 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM MCLS 230

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

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	Price
978-1118449608	Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Physics	Wiley	Gary Felder		TBD
9780393925166	Div, Grad, Curl, and All That: An Informal Text on Vector Calculus (4th ed)	W.W. Norton & Co.	H. M. Schey		TBD

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017