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MN-M-MaPhy-I

Module title
Mathematik für Physiker I

MN-M-MaPhy-I
StructureCourseCredit PointsDuration (SWS)Workload (h)
Lecture6
Tutorial2
Total128360
Description /
Content

The module consists of a lecture with tutorials that deals with the following topics:

  1. Structures and functions
    • real and complex numbers
    • basic topological and metrical terms
    • Functions and mappings in Rn, complex functions
  2. Basics of infinitesimal calculus
    • Convergence of sequences, series
    • Function sequences and series  (e.g. Fourier series)
    • Limits of functions, continuity
  3. Differential and integral calculus
    • Differentiation, rules of computing
    • Taylor development
    • Integral, rules of computing (improper integrals)
    • Fundamental theorem of differential and integral calculus
  4. Linear spaces and linear mappings (finite-dimensional)
    • Vector spaces (Rn/Cn , basis, duality)
    • linear mappings and matrices calculus
    • linear equations
Obligatory literatureStandard literature of analysis and linear algebra for elementary students of physics. Recent literature is announced at the beginning of the lecture.
Additional literature ---
Organisation and teaching styleTutorials are set parallel to lectures in which written homeworks are placed that have to be done successfully, averaged over the semester. A test takes place with the content of lecture and tutorials.
Course assessment, assessment mode

The module is a non-compensable obligatory module. It is passed and the credit points are awarded if the test is passed. Admission requirement for the test is the regular successful participation in tutorials, especially the successful process of the exercises. The docent announces how many exercises have to be passed successfully at the beginning of the semester. It is necessary to applicate to an exam. At the beginning of the following semester a re-examination will be offered. Another retry is possible in the next year. A non- passed exam can be repeated twice. In case of not passing the second re-examination the module is considered failed. This module is not marked and is evaluated with passed/ failed.

Learning / qualification targetsKnowledge of basic mathematical concepts and methods that are needed for comprehension and solving problems in physics.
Prerequisites for attendingNon
Frequency of the offerEvery winter semester
Imparted interdisciplinary competencies and soft skills
  • Funding of logical and analytical thinking
Applicability in other courses of studies
Accumulation in overall markNo
CoordinatorProf. M. Zirnbauer
Retrieved2006-07-26