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FIZ2004Mathematical Methods in Physics - II4+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of PHYSICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 4 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Emine YILDIRIM
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To provide an understanding of mathematical methods for solving differential equations of physics.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Apply integral theorems to relevant physics problems.1 - 2 - 31,
LO - 2 : Defines abstract vector spaces and lists the conditions that must be met for these spaces to be linear vector spaces.1 - 2 - 31,
LO - 3 : Performs inner product operations on vector spaces.1 - 2 - 31,
LO - 4 : Establishes the relationship between the vector space and the orthogonal function.1 - 2 - 3
LO - 5 : Solves relevant equations using special functions and its properties.1 - 2 - 3
LO - 6 : Apply integral transforms to obtain solutions of differential equations.1 - 2 - 3
LO - 7 : Solve the partial differential equations of physics under appropriate boundary conditions.1 - 2 - 3
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Vector analysis. Orthogonal polynomials. Special polynomials in physiscs. Second order diffrential equations in physiscs. Integral transformations. Partial differential equations.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Vector Analysis
 Week 2Coordinate Systems
 Week 3Orthogonal Functions
 Week 4Legendre Polynomials
 Week 5Spherical Harmonics
 Week 6Hermite Polynomials
 Week 7Bessel Functions
 Week 8Integral Transforms
 Week 9Midterm Exam
 Week 10Differantial Equations (Singular Points, Series Solutions)
 Week 11Differantial Equations (Singular Points, Series Solutions)
 Week 12Partial Differantial Equations
 Week 13The Laplace equation in cartesian, spherical and cylindrical coordinates
 Week 14Heat Equation
 Week 15Wave Equations
 Week 16End-of-term Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Karaoğlu, B. Fizik ve Mühendislikte Matematik Yöntemler
2Fizik ve Mühendislikte Matematik Yöntemler, Emine Öztürk, Seçkin Yayıncılık
 
Recommended Reading
1Önem, C. 1998; Fizikte Matematik Metodlar, Birsen Yayınevi
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 4 14 56
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 14 28
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 8 16
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 2 6 12
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load116