| PHYS2051 Quantitative Methods for Basic Physics | |
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This course provides an introduction to the various analytical techniques necessary for studying physics at university level. Topics include: vectors, rates of change and kinematics, methods for solving ordinary differential equations in mechanics and electric circuits, line integrals and multiple integrals in mechanics, partial differentiation and its applications in mechanics and thermodynamics, methods of vector calculus used in electromagnetism, and applications of infinite series and systems of linear equations in physics. Prerequisite: MATH1010 or its equivalents, or permission of instructor.
Dr. CHENG Kai Ming
Office: SC 216A, Tel: 3943-4076, Email: kmcheng@cuhk.edu.hk
CHEN Yifan
Email: yfchen@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: W6-7
WONG Hiu Wing
Email: hwwong@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: W8-9
ZHOU Jingren
Email: jrzhou@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: F6-7
Monday 11:30 am - 1:15 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Wednesday 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Monday 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Tuesday 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Wednesday 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
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G Stephenson, Mathematical Methods for Science Students, Prentice Hall, latest ed. Mary L Boas, Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, Wiley, latest ed. Thomas and Finney, Calculus and Analytic Geometry, Addison-Wesley, latest ed. W E Boyce and R C DiPrima, Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, New York: J. Wiley, latest ed.
Assignments 20%; Mid-term 30%; Final Exam. 50% Course Outline
Available in "Dowmload Area"