PX440 - Mathematical Methods for Physicists III
- Module code: PX440
- Module name: Mathematical Methods for Physicists III
- Department: Physics
- Credit: 7.5
Content and teaching | Assessment | Availability
Module content and teaching
Principal aims
To help students develop mathematical skills and to cover material needed in 4th year physics modules
Principal learning outcomes
At the end of the module you should be able: To set up minimization problems and to derive and solve the corresponding Euler-Lagrange equations; To identify an analytic function and classify its singularities; To establish Cauchy's theorem from the identities of vector calculus; To use the calculus of residues to evaluate definite integrals.
Timetabled teaching activities
15 Lectures + 5 examples classes
Departmental link
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/teach/syllabi/year3/px440
Module assessment
Assessment group | Assessment name | Percentage |
---|---|---|
7.5 CATS (Module code: PX440-7.5) | ||
B (Examination only) | Examination - April | 100% |
Module availability
This module is available on the following courses:
Core
- Undergraduate Physics (BSc MPhys) (F304) - Year 3
Optional Core
N/A
Optional
N/A