PHYS 116AMathematical Methods in Physics
Infinite series. Topics in linear algebra including vector spaces, matrices and determinants, systems of linear equations, eigenvalue problems and matrix diagonalization. Ordinary differential equations and Laplace transforms.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 23A.
- Discussion sections TBD - will be scheduled once class starts.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | PhysSciences 110 | Staff | Open 0/60 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | PhysSciences 114 | G. Roberts | Open 45/50 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | PhysSciences 114 | P. W. Giffin | Open 31/45 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Soc Sci 2 075 | S. Gori | Open 38/60 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefania Gori | 4.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 100% | 3 |
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