Schools Upper and lower level maths on the university level

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Physics majors typically need to complete a foundational mathematics curriculum that includes a sequence of calculus courses, differential equations, and linear algebra. In many programs, this includes three calculus courses, a differential equations class, and linear algebra, along with one or two upper-level math electives. Some institutions also require an upper division Math Methods for Physicists course, which covers advanced topics such as orthogonal sets of functions, partial differential equations (PDEs), and special functions like gamma and beta functions. Additionally, there may be an optional course focusing on complex analysis, tensors, general coordinate systems, and calculus of variations. Overall, while the math required for physics majors shares some similarities with applied and pure math majors, it is tailored to support the specific needs of physics studies.
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My question is, how many maths are physics majors required to take? Are the maths physics majors usually take similar to the maths applied and pure math majors take? In other words, are the maths physics major take, only limited to the three calculus courses and differential equation classess, or do they have to take a proof course and analytical geomemtry
 
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here, its pretty much only the three calc courses, some diff eq. and linear algebra, plus 1-2 upper-math electives.
 
In addition to the calc, DE, and linear we have an upper division Math Methods for physicists course where we cover topics such as orthogonal sets of functions, PDEs, gamma and beta functions, etc. There's also an optional second quarter to the class where we cover complex analysis, tensors, general coordinate systems, and calculus of variations.
 
Here Physics majors have to take: The Calculus Sequence, DiffEQ, PDEs, Vector Analysis, and Linear Algebra (proof based).
 
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