PHYS504 METHODS OF MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS II

Course Code:2300504
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Physics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. İSMAİL RAFATOV
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

The subject matter of this course is important for appreciating Quantum Mechanics and Classical Electromagnetism. At the end of the course, the student will be equipped with the necessary mathematical tools to comfortably follow even the advanced topics in these areas.


Course Content

Integral equations, Series, calculus of variations, Green's function, group theory and applications.


Course Learning Outcomes

Green functions, integral equations and integral transforms, calculus of variations, group theory and some applications (time permitting).


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1They are competent in the fundamentals of Physics and in the subfield of their thesis work.
2They have necessary skills (literature search, experiment design, project design, etc.) for doing research with guidance of a more experienced researcher.
3They can communicate research results in a proper format (journal article, conference presentation, project report etc.)
4They can learn necessary skills and techniques (theoretical, experimental, computational etc.) on their own.
5They have necessary skills to work as team member in a research group.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution