FPF:UF01600 Mathematical Methods in Physic

UF01600 Mathematical Methods in Physics - Introductory Seminar

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2018

Extent and Intensity

0/4/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Martin Urbanec, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Prerequisites (in Czech)

Předpokládá se znalost středoškolské matematiky.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

Course objectives

This course acquaints the students with mathematical techniques necessary for understanding the basic course of physics.

Syllabus

Algebra: complex numbers, systems of linear algebraic equations, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues. Use in physics.
Analytic and differential geometry: coordinate system in the plane and in space; basic plane and space curves; Use in physics
Vector and tensor algebra
Calculus: Derivatives, power serries, integrals and methods of its calculation
Differential equations

Literature

recommended literature

Kvasnica J. Matematický aparát fyziky. Academia, Praha, 1989. info
K. Rektorys a spolupracovníci. Přehled užité matematiky. SNTL, Praha, 1968. info

Teaching methods

Lecturing
Seminar classes

Assessment methods

Written test

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course can also be completed outside the examination period.

Teacher's information

Credit requirements is passing the final test.