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PHY 2102: Mathematical Physics 2

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Mode of Delivery

  • Online
  • Blended mode online and face to face
  • Face-to-face


1. Rationale  

In physics, mathematical tools are used to formulate the laws of nature. Nevertheless, the fact is that teachers frequently lack the mathematical knowledge required to properly apply these tools in physics. In order to teach physics as a subject, it is important to take this Mathematical Physics course. It will provide you with the calculus rules that you need without having to take additional mathematics courses.

2. Prerequisites or knowledge

Before taking this module, the learner should have mastered the following notions: elements of vector calculus (vector sum, scalar multiplication of vectors, scalar product of two vectors), elements of analysis and series, partial derivatives, derivative of an implicit function, and total and exact differential equations.

3. General objectives

  • Understand basic notions of differential calculus and vector calculus.
  • Understand tools of differential and integral calculation applied to functions (scalar and vector) of multiple variables
  • Use vector derivatives
  • Use the gradient and other vector analysis operators, with a focus on geometric and physical interpretations.


4. Time

The duration of this module is 120 hours, allocated as follows:
Activity 1 (20 hours): Vector algebra in R3
Activity 2 (30hours): Vector functions of one and two variables
Activity 3 (30 hours): Physical fields
Activity 4 (40 hours): Spatial integrals – applications in physics.

5. Materials

In addition to the usual materials required for taking notes and making geometric drawings (e.g. notebook, pens, pencils, compass, square, protractor, and ruler), the learner will need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection and a graphing calculator.