Course: Applied Mathematics for Earth and Climate System Science I (1102-401)

Persons:

• apl ProfDr Georg Zimmermann (verantwortlich)

Type of Course:

lecture

In-Class Hours Per Week:

2

Contents:

Linear algebra: matrices and linear mappings, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, quadratic forms and definiteness.
Differentiation: ordinary and partial derivatives, gradient, divergence and curl, Laplacian operator.
Integration: indefinite and definite integrals, curves and line integrals, conservative vec-tor fields, surfaces and surface integrals, integral theorems by Gauß and Stokes.

Literature:

Any standard book on mathematics for physicists or engineers.
in English:
basic (undergraduate level): M.L. Boas, Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
advanced (graduate level): G. B. Arfken, Mathematical Methods for Physicists
in German: H. Fischer / H. Kaul, Mathematik für Physiker 1 & 2

Location:

Hohenheim

Module:

• 1102-400 Mathematics and Computational Sciences of the Earth System I (compulsory)

eLearning:

Course in ILIAS