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

Module label	Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering II
Module code	phy541
Credit points	6.0 KP
Workload	180 h ( attendance: 56 hrs self study: 124 hrs )
Institute directory	Institute of Physics
Applicability of the module	Bachelor's Programme Engineering Physics (Bachelor) > Aufbaumodule Bachelor's Programme Physics, Engineering and Medicine (Bachelor) > Basismodule
Responsible persons	Doclo, Simon (module responsibility) Doclo, Simon (authorised to take exams) Hohmann, Volker (authorised to take exams) Uppenkamp, Stefan (authorised to take exams)
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
Recommended reading	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

Type of course	SWS	Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture	2	28
Exercises	2	28
Total module attendance time		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.