Phys 503   METHODS OF MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS I
METU Credit & ECTS Credit: 3(3-0) & 8.0

Catalog-Description:             

Functions of a complex variable, special functions of mathematical physics, partial differential equations.
Instructor:
Lecture Hours:
Monday 12:40 -13:30  (P7) ; Wednesday 14:40 -16:30  (P7).
Course Objectives:
This course is intended to provide students with the mathematical skills needed for graduate study in physics.
Reference  Books:
  • ARFKEN G and WEBER H, Mathematical Methods of Physics, Academic Press (1995)
  • BAYRON FW and FULLER RW, Mathematics of Classical and Quantum Physics, Dover (1992)
  • BAYIN S, Mathematical Methods in Science and Engineering , John Wiley & Sons (2006)
  • BOAS ML, Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, John Wiley & Sons (1983)
  • BUTKOV E, Mathematical Physics, Addison-Wesley Pub.Co., NY (1968)
Grading:
  • Formal Examinations:Two midterms (each weights 25%)  and Final (50%)
         Only those students who have medical report can take make-up exams!

  • Homeworks:(0%)
Submitted answer sheets must include all calculation/work and give full reference to any result   quoted from any source!
Examinations:
  • First Midterm Exam: October 29, 2011 ::  12:40 - 14:30
  • Second Midterm Exam: December  3, 2011  :: 12:40 - 14:30
  • Final Exam: January -- , 2011 :: 
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