Mathematical Tools for the Physical Sciences (311-2-1)

Instructors

Carl Eric Dahl

Meeting Info

Technological Institute L168: Mon, Wed, Fri 12:00PM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

This is part two of a two-quarter sequence introducing the methods of reasoning and calculation common in the physical sciences. The goal is to learn how to calculate efficiently, accurately, and quickly, in physical contexts. Quarter 1 covers the functions of physics, small parameter expansions, complex-valued functions, integration in one and many dimensions, non-Cartesian coordinates, Gaussian integrals, the Gamma function, and Stirling's formula. Quarter 2 covers vectors, simultaneous linear equations, the linear eigenvalue problem, probability distributions, constant-coefficient linear differential equations, and Fourier analysis.

Registration Requirements

PREREQUISITES: Physics 135-1,2 Math 220, 224 and 230 (or equivalent).

Learning Objectives

It is intended that students will gain basic competency in all the areas listed in the overview.

Teaching Method

Three 50-minute lectures weekly, homework and/or quiz assignment, reading assignments.

Evaluation Method

Weekly homeworks and quizzes, final exam

Class Materials (Required)

None. Instructor will supply notes.

Class Attributes

Formal Studies Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Technological Institute L170: Tues 3:00PM - 3:50PM