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PHYS 249 - Linear Algebra for Physics and Astronomy

Vectors in 2- and 3-space and their geometry. Linear equations, matrices, and determinants. Introduction to vector spaces. Eigenvalues and diagonalization. Complex numbers. Applications to physics and astronomy, including use of Python libraries and implementation.

Prerequisites

PHYS112 or PHYS122.

Corequisites

None

Antirequisites

MATH136

Offerings

Fall 2025 [1259]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LEC 001778397 / 15014:30 - 15:50 T,Th
LEC 0027784118 / 15011:30 - 12:50 T,Th
TUT 1017913215 / 30008:30 - 10:20 T

Fall 2023 [1239]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LAB 0017632120 / 12010:00 - 11:20 T
LAB 0027633100 / 12013:00 - 14:20 T
LEC 1017634120 / 12010:00 - 11:20 Th
LEC 1028601100 / 12013:00 - 14:20 Th

Fall 2022 [1229]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LAB 00192540 / 100
LAB 00292550 / 100
LEC 10192560 / 200

UW Flow Ratings

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Easy: 70.95%

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Useful: 74.32 %

74.32%

PHYS 249 leads to

PHYS 349 - Advanced Computational Physics

PHYS 234 - Quantum Physics 1