Abstract
This paper describes a trial on the education of introductory physical mathematics for undergraduate students. A new lecture style has been introduced in a subject for freshmen at the civil engineering department of Kanazawa University. The lectures on several important concepts in physical mathematics are carefully selected and explained by using a variety of examples in civil engineering applications. The results of students' questionnaire show that the use of practical materials in the class has successfully enhanced the learning motivation of the students. In addition, it is also confirmed that through the lectures the students have well understood the effectiveness of the physical mathematics as a practical tool in various engineering processes.
