phy541 - Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering II (Complete module description)

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Module label	Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering II
Modulkürzel	phy541
Credit points	6.0 KP
Workload	180 h ( attendance: 56 hrs self study: 124 hrs )
Institute directory	Institute of Physics
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls	Bachelor's Programme Engineering Physics (Bachelor) > Aufbaumodule Bachelor's Programme Physics, Engineering and Medicine (Bachelor) > Basismodule
Zuständige Personen	Doclo, Simon (Module responsibility) Doclo, Simon (Prüfungsberechtigt) Hohmann, Volker (Prüfungsberechtigt) Uppenkamp, Stefan (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Prerequisites	Contents of the lecture “Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering I”
Skills to be acquired in this module	To obtain advanced knowledge in application of mathematical methods to solve problems in physics and engineering.
Module contents	Matrices and vector spaces (linear vector spaces, basis, norm, matrices, matrix operations, determinant, inverse matrix, eigenvalue decomposition) Quadratic forms Linear equations (Gauss elimination, least-squares solution) Functions of multiple variables (stationary points, constrained optimisation using Lagrange multipliers) Fourier series
Literaturempfehlungen	K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson, S. J. Bence: Mathematical methods for physics and engineering. Third edition, 2006
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Language of instruction	English
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	jährlich
Module capacity	unlimited
Modullevel / module level
Modulart / typ of module	je nach Studiengang Pflicht oder Wahlpflicht
Lehr-/Lernform / Teaching/Learning method	Lecture: 2 hrs/week Exercise: 2 hrs/week
Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge

Form of instruction	SWS	Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture	2	28
Exercises	2	28
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt		56 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.