MATH 210
Mathematical Methods for Scientists
Spring 2017
Division III
Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
Cross-listed
PHYS 210
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Class Details
This course covers a variety of mathematical methods used in the sciences, focusing particularly on the solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. In addition to calling attention to certain special equations that arise frequently in the study of waves and diffusion, we develop general techniques such as looking for series solutions and, in the case of nonlinear equations, using phase portraits and linearizing around fixed points. We study some simple numerical techniques for solving differential equations. A series of optional sessions in Mathematica will be offered for students who are not already familiar with this computational tool.
The Class:
Format: lecture, three hours per week
Limit: 50
Expected: 30
Class#: 3765
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Limit: 50
Expected: 30
Class#: 3765
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
evaluation will be based on weekly problem sets and several in-class exams, all of which have a substantial quantitative component
Prerequisites:
MATH 150 or 151 and familiarity with Newtonian mechanics at the level of PHYS 131
Distributions:
Division III
Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
Notes:
This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
PHYS 210 Division III MATH 210 Division III
PHYS 210 Division III MATH 210 Division III
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MATH 210 - 01 (S) LEC Math Methods for Scientists
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