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Title: 60.307, Methods of Mathematical Physics
Institution: Massey University, New Zealand

Level:
Degree, certificate.

Description:
This paper introduces the mathematics used in physical theories. No formal prerequisite in physics is required, although some background may help. The paper extends the basic results of the calculus concisely in vector and tensor notation and in the language of differential forms. Some of the benefits of this approach are illustrated. A brief introduction to the use of group theory in physics is also included.

Assessment is by assignments and a final examination.

Prerequisite(s): 60.203 or 60.207.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Certificate in Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences).


Languages:
English

Media and methods employed: Printed text, face-to-face tutorials, residential schools.
Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, face-to-face tutorials, voluntary on-campus residential course.

Administrative information:
26 weeks are allowed for the completion of this paper. This is a 16 point course.

This course is not available in the current year and may/may not be available in future years.

If students wish to take a paper for no particular qualification, they may enrol for a Certificate of Proficiency (COP). Provided a COP paper was taken under the same conditions and with the same prerequisites as are required for a particular qualification, it may later be credited to that qualification. Papers which students have to take as prerequisites for diplomas should be taken as COPS. If they are enrolling in these papers as corequisites they should enrol in the diploma and COP concurrently. Papers for credit to another university must be taken as COPs.


Classification:
070315 CALCULUS, ANALYSIS, DYNAMICS

Date: 21 February 1996 bb
Source: 1996 Extramural Handbook

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