phy540 - Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering I (Course overview)

phy540 - Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering I (Course overview)

Institute of Physics 9 KP
Module components Semester courses Winter semester 2024/2025 Examination
Lecture
  • Unlimited access 5.04.618 - Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering I, lecture Show lecturers
    • Prof. Dr. Stefan Uppenkamp, Dipl.-Phys.

    Monday: 14:00 - 16:00, weekly (from 14/10/24), Location: W32 0-005
    Friday: 12:00 - 14:00, weekly (from 18/10/24), Location: W32 0-005
    Dates on Tuesday, 18.02.2025 10:00 - 12:00, Wednesday, 14.05.2025 16:15 - 18:00, Location: W03 1-161, W04 1-162
    Students obtain basic knowledge in application of mathematical methods to solve problems in physics and engineering - 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)
Exercises
Hinweise zum Modul
Prerequisites
Abiturwissen Mathematik
Module examination
Max. 180 min written exam or 30 min oral exam. Here , you will find information about the consideration of bonus points for module marks.
Skills to be acquired in this module
To obtain basic knowledge in application of mathematical methods to solve problems in physics and engineering