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


Course Content:          

Functions of a complex variable, special functions of mathematical physics, partial differential equations.
Instructor:
Lecture Hours:
Thursday 13:40 -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%)
Examinations:
  • First Midterm Exam: November 1, 2014 ; 13:00 - 16:00 ; P7
  • Second Midterm Exam: December 6, 2014 ;  13:00 - 16:00 ; P7
  • Final Exam: January 14, 2015 ; 9:30 - 13:30 ; P7
  • MAKE UP Exam: January 22, 2015; 13:30 - 15:30 ; P7
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