Physics 227 - Method of Theoret Phys
Fall
2012
01
4.00
William Loinaz
MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM; TH 01:00PM-01:50PM
Amherst College
PHYS-227-01-1213F
MERR 211; MERR 315
waloinaz@amherst.edu
The course will present the mathematical methods frequently used in theoretical physics. The physical context and interpretation will be emphasized. Topics covered will include vector calculus, complex numbers, ordinary differential equations (including series solutions), partial differential equations, functions of a complex variable, and linear algebra. Four class hours per week.
Requisite: MATH 121 and PHYS 117/124 or consent of the instructor. Fall semester. Professor Loinaz.