PHYS 550 - Theoretical Methods in Sci

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PHYS - Physics

Description:

This course will include a variety of theoretical methods that are useful for general problem solving in advanced science and engineering courses. For example, in atomic and molecular structure, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and hydrodynamics there are a variety of specialized differential equations (both ordinary and partial) that will be studied. We will also address certain elementary problems involving the Schrodinger wave equation, which occurs in quantum mechanics. In addition, we will include other important theoretical topics, such as: tensor methods; complex variable theory; Fourier and Laplace transforms; and general expansions using orthogonal functions. Also, statistical methods and numerical algorithms may be covered; e.g., least squares fitting, Newton's method, and various Gaussian integration schemes.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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