Information
Code | FK009 |
Name | Mathematical Methods in Physics I |
Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
Semester | . Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 6 ECTS |
National Credit | 3 National Credit |
Teaching Language | Türkçe |
Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. METİN ÖZDEMİR |
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce the student the basic mathematical methods used in graduate studies.
Course Content
Vector analysis, Determinant and matrices, infinite series, diferential equations, variational anaysis.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
1- Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, Mary Boas, Wiley. 2-Mathematical Methods for Physicists, 6th Ed., Arfken, Weber
Notes
Lecture notes, homework problems uploaded to MS teams.
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
---|---|
LO01 | Understands the precision nature of mathematical expressions. |
LO02 | Understands vector analysisi and its relation with physics. |
LO03 | Understands how to solve differential equations. |
LO04 | Understands infinite series. |
LO05 | Understands the relation between mathematics and physics. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
---|---|---|---|
PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | 5 |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | 5 |
PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 2 |
PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 3 |
PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | 2 |
PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | |
PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | |
PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | |
PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | 3 |
PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform an independent research. | 3 |
PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | |
PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | 3 |
PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | 3 |
PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | |
PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. | 3 |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Vector analysis, vektor operations | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
2 | Gradient, divergance, curl | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
3 | Vector theorems | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
4 | Matrices | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
5 | Determinants | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
6 | Eigenvalues and eigenvectors | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
7 | İnfinite series, basic definitions, convergence tests | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
9 | Function series | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
10 | Differential equations, their classification | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
11 | First order differential equations | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
12 | Two or higher order differential equations | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
13 | Series solutions of differential equations | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
14 | Method of Frobenius | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
15 | Introduction to variational analysis | Study the relevand section of the Textbook. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
16 | Term Exams | Final exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
17 | Term Exams | Final exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
---|---|---|---|
Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 159 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,36 | ||
ECTS | 6 ECTS |