NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 物理數學(二)(2339)
(Eng.) Mathematical Physics (II)
Offering Dept Department of Physics
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher HUANG WEN MIN
Department Department of Physics/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description Mathematics is the language of physics. The goal of this course is to help students become proficient in the mathematics required for physics courses, thereby learning to understand and solve physical problems. The course next semester will focus on linear algebra in physics.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
The course aims to teach the mathematical techniques and related knowledge needed to understand and solve physics problems, equipping students with fundamental mathematical skills. Most importantly, it introduces how these skills can be applied in related specialized physics subjects. The course next semester will focus on linear algebra in physics.
1.Professional knowledge and skills
2.Problem analysis and logical deduction
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Lecturing
Exercises
Quiz
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 *實際教學進度將視學生吸收情況調整*
orientation
Week 2 matrices
Week 3 algebra of matrices
Week 4 inverse of matrices (I)
Week 5 inverse of matrices (II)
Week 6 inverse of matrices - applications
Week 7 linear transformation
Week 8 midterm exam
Week 9 eigensystem
Week 10 diagonaliztion of matrices
Week 11 diagonaliztion of matrices - applications
Week 12 special matrices
Week 13 special matrices - applications
Week 14 Dirac notation in linear algebra
Week 15 principal components analysis (I)
Week 16 final exam
self-directed
learning
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
midterm 50% and final 50%
Textbook & other References
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS - by ERWIN KREYSZIG HERBERT KREYSZIG, and EDWARD J. NORMINTON
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Textbook and instructor-prepared lecture notes
Office Hours
Students who need assistance may schedule an appointment with the instructor via email.
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
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Update Date, year/month/day:2026/01/06 16:00:34 Printed Date, year/month/day:2026 / 1 / 09
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