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Differential Equations Course Spec

This document provides information about the PH2130 Mathematical Methods course offered by the Physics Department in the 201415 academic year. The course is worth 0.5 credit units and introduces students to techniques for solving mathematical problems in physics, particularly differential equations. Students will develop skills in areas like ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, Fourier series and transforms. Assessment consists of a 2-hour exam worth 80% and weekly problem sheets worth 20%. The course is taught through lectures, example classes, and self-study of problems and exercises. Relevant resources will be made available on Moodle.

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Differential Equations Course Spec

This document provides information about the PH2130 Mathematical Methods course offered by the Physics Department in the 201415 academic year. The course is worth 0.5 credit units and introduces students to techniques for solving mathematical problems in physics, particularly differential equations. Students will develop skills in areas like ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, Fourier series and transforms. Assessment consists of a 2-hour exam worth 80% and weekly problem sheets worth 20%. The course is taught through lectures, example classes, and self-study of problems and exercises. Relevant resources will be made available on Moodle.

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PH2130 Mathematical Methods

Department:

PHYSICS

Academic Session:

201415

Course Title:

Mathematical Methods

Course Value:
Level:

0.5 cu / 7.5 ECTS


Intermediate

Course Code:

PH2130

Course JACS Code:

F340

Availability:

Autumn Term

Status:

Core for some


programmes,
optional for others

Pre-requisites:

PH1110, PH1120

Co-requisites:

Co-ordinator:

Prof G D Cowan

Course Staff:

Prof G D Cowan

Aims:

To develop students skills in solving mathematical problems in physics.


To introduce students to a range of techniques for achieving this.

Learning
Outcomes:

On completion of the course, students should be able to:


Solve a range of mathematical problems in physics, particularly those involving
differential equations;
Appreciate the mathematical representation of physical problems and the
physical interpretation of mathematical equations.

Course
Content:

Ordinary differential equations: linear equations with constant coefficients,


homogeneous and inhomogeneous equations, partial differential equations,
separation of variables, boundary value problems, Fourier series, orthogonal
functions, Sturm-Liouville theory, series solution and Frobenius method, Special
Functions (Bessel, Legendre, Hermite, Gamma), non-homogeneous problems, delta
function, Green functions, Fourier transforms.

Teaching &
Learning
Methods:

33 lectures
22 hours of supervised examples classes.
Approximately 95 hours spent on problems, exercises and revision.

Details of
teaching
resources on
Moodle:

Bibliography:

Course outline
Lecture notes/summaries
Additional notes
Links to material of interest
Problem assignments (at the appropriate time)
Links to past examination papers and selected solutions

Key Reading:
M L Boas, Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, J Wiley, 2006. (530.15.BOA)
Further Reading:
E Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th Ed., J Wiley, 2006. (510.245.KRE)
K F Riley, M P Hobson & S J Bence, Mathematical Methods for Physics and
Engineering, 3rd Ed., CUP, 2006. (510.245.RIL)

Formative
Assessment &
Feedback:

Marked problem assignments and coursework exercises

Summative
Assessment:

Exam:
Coursework:
Deadlines:

(80%) (2 hours) One compulsory question + two others to be


answered out of four
(20%) weekly problem sheets
Deadline dates determined by timetabling, announced at the
commencement of the course.

The information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change as part of the Departments
policy of continuous improvement and development. Every effort will be made to notify you of any such changes.

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