| Offered By: |
Department of Maths |
| Academic Career: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Subject: |
Mathematics |
| Offered in: |
First Semester, 2010 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value: |
6 units |
| Course Description: |
This course introduces students to key concepts and techniques in mathematical physics. Topics will be taken from contemporary research areas in mathematical physics. Possible topics include lie algebras, integrable models conformal field theory. Note: This is an HPC. It emphasises mathematical rigour and proof for a range of advanced Mathematical Physics topics. |
| Learning Outcomes: |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Explain the fundamental concepts of a special topic in mathematical physics.
2. Demonstrate accurate and efficient use of specific mathematical physics techniques.
3. Demonstrate capacity for mathematical reasoning through analysing, proving and explaining concepts from mathematical physics. |
| Indicative Assessment: |
Assessment is expected to be based on: - Three assignments (100% in total; LO 1-3)
|
| Workload: |
36 lectures and regular tutorials |
| Areas of Interest: |
Mathematics |
| Requisite Statement: |
In consultation with course coordinators, but typically MATH3320 and/or MATH3322 |
| Corequisites: |
A solid background in theoretical physics and mathematics is expected |
| Consent Required: |
Please contact admin.teaching.msi@anu.edu.au for consent to enrol in this course. |
| Science Group: |
C |
| Academic Contact: |
Dr Stephen Roberts |
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