PHYS 116CMathematical Methods in Physics
Fourier series and transforms, Dirac-delta function, Green's functions, series solutions of ordinary equations, Legendre polynomials, Bessel functions, sets of orthogonal functions, and partial differential equations.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 116A or MATH 21 and MATH 24; and MATH 23A and MATH 23B.
- Discussion sections TBD -- will be scheduled after classes start.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | PhysSciences 110 | E. Shaghoulian | Open 0/60 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | PhysSciences 114 | G. Roberts | Open 56/59 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | PhysSciences 114 | O. Narayan | Open 43/60 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Shaghoulian | 4.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 100% | 1 |
| Onuttom Narayan | 2.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 47% | 32 |
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