(also known as PHY 415)
- Methods of Theoretical Physics
This course may be counted as one of the math electives required for a major
in Physics.
- Spring Semesters.
- Total Credits: 4
Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 4
4(4-0).
- Prerequisite: (MTH 234 or concurrently or LBS 220 or concurrently or MTH 254H or concurrently) and (LBS 271 or PHY 183 or
PHY 193H) and (LBS 272 or PHY 184 or PHY 294H)
- Recommended Background: (MTH 235 or concurrently or MTH 255H or concurrently)
This course is particularly useful when taken before PHY471/472 (quantum physics) and/or PHY 481/482 (electricity &
magnetism)
- Interdepartmental With: Physics
- Administered By: Lyman Briggs College
Description: Mathematical methods as applied to physical problems in mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics.
Topics include power series expansions, multiple integration, vector calculus, Fourier series, the method of Frobenius,
ordinary and partial differential equations, eigenvector problems, coordinate transformations, and complex analysis.
Applications include Newtonian mechanics, rigid body dynamics, heat ∓ fluid flow, electrostatics, circuits,
harmonic motion, and wave propagation.
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