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Physics 301 Theoretical Methods in Physics FALL, 2007

This document provides information about Physics 301 Theoretical Methods in Physics course offered in the fall of 2007 at SIU. The course covers various mathematical methods used in physics, including power series, complex numbers, determinants, vectors, Fourier series, and differential equations. It lists the instructor, prerequisites, textbook, tentative schedule, evaluation criteria including assignments, quizzes, midterm and final exams.

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Physics 301 Theoretical Methods in Physics FALL, 2007

This document provides information about Physics 301 Theoretical Methods in Physics course offered in the fall of 2007 at SIU. The course covers various mathematical methods used in physics, including power series, complex numbers, determinants, vectors, Fourier series, and differential equations. It lists the instructor, prerequisites, textbook, tentative schedule, evaluation criteria including assignments, quizzes, midterm and final exams.

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PHYSICS 301 THEORETICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS FALL, 2007 Instructor: Dr.

Vik Malhotra Office : Neckers 423 E-Mail: [email protected] Office Hours : M and W: 9 a.m. to noon Tel : 453 5166 P R E R E Q U I S I T E S : Phys. 205A and Math 250 (grade of C or better) or instructor's consent. TEXTBOOK : Mary L. Boas, "Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences", 3rd Edition, John Wiley, 2006. TOPICS - Tentative Schedule 1. Power Series (chapter 1) 2. Complex Numbers (chapter 2) 3. Determinants (chapter 3) 4. Vectors (chapter 3) 5. Lines and Planes (chapter 3) 6. Matrices (chapter 3) 7. Vector Calculus (chapter 6) 8. Fourier Series (chapter 7) 9. Ordinary Differential Equations (chapter 8) REFERENCE BOOKS : L. A. Pipes and L. R. Harvil, "Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists", 3rd Edition, McGrraw-Hill, 1970. E. Burkov, "Mathematical Physics", Addision-Wesley, 1968. EVALUATION OF FINAL GRADE Attendence Assignments Quizzes Mid-term Exam Final 5% 10% 35% 20% 30%

Mid-term exam: will be 1-hour, closed book test based on all topics covered in the class. Final exam: will be a 2-hour, closed book test based on all topics covered during the term.

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