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Title: PHS 307A, Theoretical (Mathematical) Physics
Institution: University of Lagos, Nigeria

Level:
Degree.

Description:
Numerical and Harmonic Analysis; Idea of least squares, normal equations, polynominal approximation, weighted least squares, discrete data and continuous functions. Orthogonal functions, expansions, Legendre polynomials, recurrence relations, application in boundary value problems.

Fourier Series and Fourier integral, complex form; symmetric functions and holy wave symmetry exponential series, multiplication theorem, shift superposition theorem. Fourier integral and Furiet transforums.
Calculus of Variations, single dependent and simple independent variable, geodesims, bradistochme problem, Fermats principle, several independent variables, Halmiton's Principle, Isoperimetric problems.
Eigenvalue problems, eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, normalisation of eigenfunctions self adjoint form, orthagonality of eigenfunctions, degeneracy conduction of heats.

Assessment is by assignments and examination.

Prerequisite: PHS 210.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science Honours in Education/Physics.


Languages:
English

Media and methods employed: Printed text, tV broadcast, radio broadcasts, face-to-face tutorials.
Printed correspondence texts prepared by institution, face-to-face tuition, radio, television via cable.

Administrative information:
This course is equivalent to 2 hours of instruction per week. It is a 1 semester course (15 weeks) and awards 2 units.


Classification:
070430 PHYSICS
070315 CALCULUS, ANALYSIS, DYNAMICS
070305 ALGEBRA AND NUMBER THEORY

Date: 01 September 1992 bb
Source: COSIT Brochure

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