Mathematical Methods and Physical Insights An Integrated Approach
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Mathematics instruction is often more effective when presented in a physical context. Schramm uses this insight to help develop students' physical intuition as he guides them through the mathematical methods required to study upper-level physics. Based on the undergraduate Math Methods course he has taught for many years at Occidental College, the text encourages a symbiosis through which the physics illuminates the math, which in turn informs the physics. Appropriate for both classroom and self-study use, the text begins with…
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Key features
- Initial chapters review essential mathematical concepts and techniques that students need to know, helping students to fill gaps in their background knowledge and enabling instructors to focus on the main course material
- Each Part has sections designed to highlight and apply the techniques and concepts within, so that physics motivates the math, which deepens understanding of physics
- Boxed asides throughout the book called 'By the Ways' (BTWs) provide optional digressions into the math or physics, to help to lift motivated students to the next level
- Flexible paths through the text allow it to be used for both one- and two-semester courses, depending on the course goals and instructor's preference
Awards
- Finalist, 2023 PROSE Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, and Cosmology Award, Association of American Publishers
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316661314
- Subjects Mathematical Methods,Mathematical Modeling and Methods,Mathematics,Physics and Astronomy
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 29 September 2022
- ISBN: 9781107156418
- Dimensions (mm): 246 x 189 mm
- Weight: 1.83kg
- Page extent: 786 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 15 July 2022
- ISBN: 9781316661314
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