phy540 Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering I

Module label

Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering I

Modulkürzel

phy540

Credit points

9.0 KP

Responsible institute

Institute of Physics

Zuständige Personen

module responsibility:

Thomas Brand

Prüfungsberechtigt:

Thomas Brand, Simon Doclo, Volker Hohmann, Stefan Uppenkamp, Steven van de Par

Prerequisites

Knowledge of Mathematics according to the "Preparatory Course of Mathematics" offered by the university

Language of instruction

English

Lernergebnisse/Kompetenzen

To gain basic understanding of the principles of mathematical reasoning; to obtain knowledge in the application of calculus to solve problems in physics and engineering

Module contents

Vector algebra (vectors in 2- and 3-space, vector multiplication, planes, lines, cylindrical and spherical coordinates)
Preliminary calculus (elementary functions, limits, series, differentiation, integration)
Complex numbers, preliminary complex analysis
Introduction to ordinary differential equations, especially for oscillatory systems
Partial differentiation
Vector calculus (scalar and vector fields, vector operators, line, surface and volume integrals, divergence and Stokes’ theorem)

Literaturempfehlungen

K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson, S. J. Bence: Mathematical methods for physics and engineering. Third edition, 2006

Zu erbringende Leistungen

Prüfungsart, -umfang, -dauer

Max. 180 min written exam or 30 min oral exam.

https://uol.de/en/physics/studies/bonus-points , here you will find information about the consideration of bonus points for module marks.

Prüfungszeiten

Duration (semesters)

1 Semester

Frequency

jährlich

Workload

Arbeitsaufwand gesamt	Davon Präsenzzeit
270 h	Präsenzzeit: 84 Stunden Selbststudium: 186 Stunden

Form of instruction

Course type	SWS	Frequency	Workload Präsenzzeit
Lecture	4		56 h
Exercises	2		28 h

Zusätzliche Hinweise

Module Capacity:
unrestricted

Verwendbarkeit des Moduls