PHY 217 - Methods Of Theoretical Physics

Department: Physics

Description: Mathematics applied to physics: multivariate calculus, vector and tensor analysis, curvilinear coordinates, complex numbers, differential equations, numerical methods.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: PHY 111; MAT 147

Current Offerings

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Spring 2026

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Allison Harris 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Moulton Hall 309 (MLT 309)

Instructor: Allison Harris

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Lab Sections

002 - Discussion (In Person) : Th 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM, Allison Harris

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Moulton Hall 309 (MLT 309)

Instructor: Allison Harris

Textbooks have not been finalized for this lab