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Course Code: 
PHYS 206
Semester: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
2
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
4
ECTS: 
7
Prerequisite Courses: 
Course Language: 
English
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to give the students the necessary mathematical background for solving more complicated problems in various fields of physics, in later courses and in industry.
Course Content: 

Review of Ordinary Differential Equations, Series Solution of Differential Equations, Legendre and Bessel Equations, Vector Analysis, Scalar and vector product, Vector differentiation and integration, Linear Vector Spaces, Matrix operations, Initial, boundary and eigenvalue problems, The Sturm Liouville problem, Series expansion in orthogonal function systems, Fourier and Laplace Transformations, The Dirac Delta Function, Introduction to partial differential equations, The separation of variables method, Solution of the Laplace equation, The diffusion and wave equations, Introduction to the calculus of variations, complex functions, Series differentiation and integration, The residue theorem, Review of Miscellaneous Topics

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 5: Problem Solving ; 15:Homework
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Final,

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1- Learns more advanced mathematical methods and principles to be used for more complicated problems in later courses or in real life. 1, 5, 15 A, B, C
2- Exhibits a mathematical approach to the interdisciplinary phenomena by using the insight gained in the course. 1, 5, 15 A, B, C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Review of Ordinary Differential Equations St. Rad Ch.3
2 Series Solution of Differential Equations. Legendre and Bessel Equations St. Rad. Ch. 2, Mat. Wal. Ch. 1
3 Vector Analysis. Scalar and vector product. Vector differentiation and integration operations. St. Rad. Ch. 1
4 Linear Vector Spaces. Matrix operations.. Mat. W. Ch. 6
5 Inıtial, boundary and eigenvalue problems. The Sturm Liouville problem. Series expansion in orthogonal function systems. St. Rad. Ch. 4, Mat.W. Ch. 9
6 Review and Midterm I  
7 Fourier and Laplace Transformations. The Dirac Delta Function. St. Rad. Ch. 7
8 Introduction to partial differential equations. The separation of variables method. Solution of the Laplace equation. Class Notes. St. Rad. Ch. 8
9 The diffusion and wave equations. Class Notes
10 Introduction to the calculus of variations. St. Rad. Ch. 9
11 Review and Midterm 2  
12 Introduction to the theory of compex functions. Seriesi differentiation and integration. St. Rad. Ch. 5
13 The residue theorem and its application to evaluating definite integrals. St. Rad. Ch. 6
14 Review of Miscellaneous Topics Class Notes

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR STUDENTS OF PHYSICS AND RELATED FIELDS S. HASSANI (2nd ed.)

G: Stephenson and P. M. Radmore “Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineeering and Science Students” Cambridge University Press (1993) 

Additional Resources  J. Mathews, R. L. Walker Mathematical Methods of Physics,(2nd Edition) Addison Wesley ISBN: 0-521-36312-8

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents Class Notes
Assignments At Least 5
Exams 2 Midterms and 1 Final

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 50
Assignment 5 10
Total   100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE   40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE   60
Total   100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5  
1 gains the ability to apply the knowledge in physics and mathematics         X  
2 gains the ability to construct an experimental setup, perform

the experiment, analyze and interpret the results

  X        
3 is supposed to have the education required for the measurements in scientific and technological areas  X          
4 is able to work in an interdisciplinary team   X        
5 is able to identify, formulate and solve physics problems         X  
6 is conscious for the professional and ethical responsibility X          
7 is able to communicate actively and effectively X          
8 is supposed to have the required education for the industrial applications and the social contributions of physics X          
9 is conscious about the necessity of lifelong education and can implement it X          
10 is supposed to be aware of the current investigations and developments in the field   X        
11 can make use of the techniques and the modern equipment required for physical applications X          

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 7 98
Mid-terms 2 3 6
Assignment 4 8 32
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load      
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     181
ECTS Credit of the Course     7.4
ECTS Credit of the Course     7