Syllabus for Physics 441/641 - Mathematical Physics  MWF 2:30-3:20, BPB 237

Instructor Dr. Zygelman BPB 217, Phone 1321

Office Hours MWF BPB 227, 1:30-2:30 PM

Text:  Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences,  Mary Boas
2nd Edition,  John Wiley and Sons.

Course Policy on Grading:  We will have about three, in-class, 50 minute
exams and a 2-hour cumulative final. The final will determine  35 to 40
percent of the course grade, the remainder is determined by an average of the
in-class exam grades. Class participation will also count toward your final grade.
 

Course Outline:

Complex numbers                                 - Chapter  2
Functions of a complex variable            - Chapter  14
Fourier series                                         - Chapter  7
Ordinary differential eqs.  I   (ODE)     - Chapter  8
Ordinary differential eqs.  II  (ODE)     - Chapter  12
Partial differential eqs. (PDE)               - Chapter  13

Additional Topics if time permits
Vector Calculus -   Chap. 6
Tensor Analysis  -  Chap. 10
Probability Theory - Chap. 16

We will also supplement  class notes with Mathematica examples. Proficiency
in Mathematica programming is not required.

Note: IF YOU HAVE A DOCUMENTED DISABILITY THAT MAY REQUIRE ASSISTANCE, YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT THE DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER FOR COORDINATION IN YOUR ACADEMIC ACCOMODATIONS. THE DRC IS LOCATED IN THE REYNOLDS STUDENT SERVICES COMPLEX IN ROOM 137. THE DRC PHONE NUMBER IS 895-0866.(TDD-895-0652)