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PHY 417 - Mathematical Methods

Department: Physics

Description: A graduate-level course on the application of advanced mathematics used in physics. Topics will include tensors, vector spaces, eigenvalue problems, ordinary differential equations, Green s functions, complex variable theory, complex analysis, and special functions, such as gamma functions, Bessel functions and Legendre functions, and group theory.

Credit Hours: 3

Graduate Level Course: This course is approved for graduate credit

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

  • 001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM , Neil Christensen 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Moulton Hall 309 (MLT 309)

Instructor: Neil Christensen

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.