PHYS 4500 Applied Mathematics for Physical Scientists
This courseprovides in-depth coverage of the essential advanced mathematical tools oflinear algebra, vector spaces, ordinary differential equations, complex functions, and as time permits, more advanced topics such as Laplace Transform methods, non-linear systems, and numerical modeling. Applications to physical systems will be emphasized throughout the course.
Course overview
- Department
- Physics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- MATH1103
Requirements fulfilled
- Mathematics B.S.: Natural science, computer science, or economics corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Applied Physics B.S.: Required Physics Courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Physics B.S.: Required Physics Courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.54 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.79 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Ilija Zeljkovic | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 10 |
| Spring 2025 | Ilija Zeljkovic | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 6 of 8 |
| Spring 2024 | Ilija Zeljkovic | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 14 |