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PHYSICS 89 - Introduction to Mathematical Physics
Course Title
Introduction to Mathematical Physics
Course Description
Complex numbers, linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, Fourier series and transform methods, introduction to partial differential equations, introduction to tensors. Applications to physics will be emphasized. This course or an equivalent course required for physics major.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Staff
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Prerequisites
Math 53; Physics 5A or 7A (can be taken concurrently) or instructor’s consent
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course after completing the course(s) below.
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
2
Discussion Hours Min
2
Discussion Hours Max
2
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
7
Outside Work Hours Min
7
Outside Work Hours Max
7
Term
Summer
Weeks
10 weeks
Weeks
10
Lecture Hours
4
Lecture Hours Min
4
Lecture Hours Max
4
Lecture Mode of Instruction
Online
Discussion Hours
3
Discussion Hours Min
3
Discussion Hours Max
3
Discussion Mode of Instruction
Online
Outside Work Hours
11
Outside Work Hours Min
11
Outside Work Hours Max
11
Term
Summer
Weeks
10 weeks
Weeks
10
Lecture Hours
4
Lecture Hours Min
4
Lecture Hours Max
4
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
3
Discussion Hours Min
3
Discussion Hours Max
3
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
11
Outside Work Hours Min
11
Outside Work Hours Max
11