Math 221
Mathematical Methods in Physics
Prerequisites: MATH 22000 and PHYS 13300, or PHYS 14200 and 14300.
This course is required for all Physics concentrators. Topics include ordinary
and partial differential equations, calculus of variations, coordinate
transformations, series solutions and orthogonal functions.
Room: KPTC 105
Instructor: Eduard-Wilhelm Kirr
- Office: Eckhart 411
- E-mail:
ekirr@math.uchicago.edu
- Phone: 2-7394
- Office hours:
- Mondays 1:30 - 3:00 pm
- Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm
- By appointment
Text: Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences by Mary
L. Boas
Test dates:
- First Midterm: Monday, October 18, 10:30-11:20 am in KPTC
105
- Second Midterm: Friday, November 12, 10:30-11:20 am in KPTC 105
- FINAL EXAM: Monday, December 6, 10:30-12:30 in KPTC 105
The solutions will be posted at
Crerar Reserve
Final Exam Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Mathematics that the following
rules apply to final exams in all undergraduate mathematics courses:
- The final exam must occur at the time and place designated on the
College Final Exam Schedule. In particular, no final examinations may be
given during the tenth week of the quarter, except in the case of
graduating seniors.
- Any student who wishes to depart from the scheduled final exam time
for the course must receive permission from Paul Sally (office is Ry 350,
phone is 2-7388, email is sally@math.uchicago.edu). Instructors are not
permitted to excuse students from the scheduled time of the final exam
except in the cases of an Incomplete.
Homework: Assignments will be given weekly and will be due
the following week at the beginning of Problem Session. Homework is to be written
up independently. Solutions are posted, after the due date, at
Crerar Reserve
Quizzes: There will be a few short ones announced in advance. Their solutions will also be posted at the above website.
Grading:
- Midterms: 20% each
- Final Exam: 30%
- Homework: 20%
- Quizzes: 10%
Teaching Assistant: Martin Tchernookov
- Office: KPTC 303
- E-mail:
martint@uchicago.edu
- Office hours:
- Tuesdays: 1:30-2:30 pm
- Thursdays: 3:00-4:00 pm
Problem Session: Every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm in KPTC 105.
These are an integral part of the course and attendance is mandatory.