PHY 3040U – Mathematical Physics

Application of ordinary and partial differential equations to physical problems, including boundary and initial value problems associated with heat, wave and Laplace equations. This course will include Fourier analysis, expansions in Bessel and Legendre functions, and an introduction to complex analysis. Problems will be solved with computers, using both algebraic and numerical methods.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2060U or MATH 2860U
Note(s): Students will benefit from taking MATH 3050U along with this course.