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MX3533: METHODS OF MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to some basic techniques of classical applied mathematics. In particular the main areas of study will be vector calculus (up to the Divergence theorem), partial differential equations and Fourier series.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Alexey Sevastyanov

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

  • Revision of chain rule.
  • Curves and surfaces.
  • Scalar and vector fields.
  • Directional derivative and the gradient of a scalar field.
  • Divergence and curl of a vector field.
  • Some coordinate systems in space.
  • Integrals over a curve.
  • Integrals over a surface.
  • Volume integrals and the divergence theorem.
  • Partial differential equations (an introduction).
  • Fourier series.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (80%); in-course assessment (20%). Resit: 1 two-hour examination (maximum of 100% resit and 80% resit with 20% in-course assessment). Only the marks obtained on first sitting can be used for Honours classification.

Formative Assessment

Informal assessment of weekly homework through discussions in tutorials.

Feedback

In-course assignments will normally be marked within one week and feedback provided to students in tutorials. Students will be invited to contact Course Coordinators for feedback on the final examination.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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