phy540 - Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering I (Complete module description)

Module label	Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering I
Module code	phy540
Credit points	9.0 KP
Workload	270 h ( Präsenzzeit: 84 Stunden Selbststudium: 186 Stunden )
Institute directory	Institute of Physics
Applicability of the module	Bachelor's Programme Engineering Physics (Bachelor) > Basismodule Bachelor's Programme Physics, Engineering and Medicine (Bachelor) > Basismodule
Responsible persons	Uppenkamp, Stefan (module responsibility) Doclo, Simon (authorised to take exams) Hohmann, Volker (authorised to take exams) Uppenkamp, Stefan (authorised to take exams) van de Par, Steven (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites	Abiturwissen Mathematik
Skills to be acquired in this module	To obtain basic knowledge in application of mathematical methods to solve problems in physics and engineering
Module contents	Vector algebra (vectors in 2- and 3-space, vector products, planes, lines, cylindrical and spherical coordinates) Preliminary calculus (elementary functions, limits, series, differentiation, integration) Preliminary complex analysis Introduction to ordinary differential equations Partial differentiation Vector calculus (scalar and vector fields, vector operators, line, surface and volume integrals, divergence and Stokes’ theorem)
Recommended reading	K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson, S. J. Bence: Mathematical methods for physics and engineering. Third edition, 2006
Links
Languages of instruction	English , German
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	jährlich
Module capacity	unlimited

Type of course	SWS	Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture	4	56
Exercises	2	28
Total module attendance time		84 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module		Max. 180 min written exam or 30 min oral exam. Here , you will find information about the consideration of bonus points for module marks.