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Introduction to Mathematical Physics

PhysicsUndergraduateCLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

PHYSICS

Course Number

89

Department

Course Level

Undergraduate

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

4

Maximum

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Staff

American Cultures Requirement

No

Reading and Composition Requirement

None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Prerequisite
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if the following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Minimum Hours

2

Maximum Hours

2

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours Min

7

Maximum Hours

7

Term

Summer

Duration (in weeks)

10

Minimum Hours

4

Maximum Hours

4

Lecture Mode of Instruction

Online

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Discussion Mode of Instruction

Online

Outside Work Hours Min

11

Maximum Hours

11

Term

Summer

Duration (in weeks)

10

Minimum Hours

4

Maximum Hours

4

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours Min

11

Maximum Hours

11